2005 Ford Focus steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Ford Focus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The left lower control arm on the front suspension failed at approximately 45 mph on a 5 lane city road causing the wheel to fold under the vehicle. The car made an immediate left turn into oncoming traffic and control of the vehicle was lost. Fortunately the car came to a stop without hitting…”
filed Jul 11, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle pulled without warning. The contact was unable to open the front passenger and driver doors from outside the vehicle. The rear passenger door failed to open. The rear driver side door handle was slightly detached. The…”
filed Feb 3, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 Focus | 20 | 2% |
| 2016 Focus | 45 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 93 | 9% |
| 2014 Focus | 219 | 8% |
| 2013 Focus | 273 | 13% |
| 2012 Focus | 927 | 25% |
| 2011 Focus | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Focus | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Focus | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 Focus | 13 | 3% |
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.