2005 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2005 Ford Focus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We bought this car used, after we got it we noticed the fuel gauge was broke, there's something wrong with the brakes, and there are numerous other problems that worry me. We have small children to think about so the safety of this vehicle is very important. It has a good battery, but it's always…”
filed Aug 18, 2014
“So idk every [xxx] year! For the last few years! It goes good then she starts acting funny boom battery light comes on. I use the voltmeter and everything's fine full charge same with the alternator. A week or so passed then the starter went out replaced 7/3/13!! Wtf! Fried put a new one in. Now…”
filed Jun 30, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Fuel fill slow early shut off. *kb
0781 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 25, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% |
| 2016 Focus | 60 | 5% |
| 2015 Focus | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 Focus | 52 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Focus | 55 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.