Complaints
599
Crashes
60
Fires
11
Injuries
63
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#178 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:87,049 mi
Fires:6
#240 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:80,353 mi
Crash-related:2
#339 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:84,249 mi
Crash-related:19
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | — | 6 | 87,049 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 40 | 2 | — | 80,353 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 39 | 19 | — | 84,249 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 38 | — | — | 71,070 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 25 | — | — | 47,062 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 25 | 1 | — | 72,698 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 23 | 3 | — | 91,704 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 | — | 3 | 81,087 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | — | — | 75,379 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 17 | 2 | — | 67,869 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | 2 | — | 72,161 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 13 | — | — | 65,008 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | 1 | — | 72,089 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | 1 | 77,040 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | — | — | 39,520 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 3 | — | 64,678 mi | |
| TIRES | 11 | 2 | — | 44,836 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 10 | — | — | 59,490 mi | |
| SEATS | 10 | 1 | — | 119,433 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 3 | — | 81,800 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | 1 | — | 66,732 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 2 | — | 54,673 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 8 | — | — | 121,316 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 6 | — | 28,583 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 100,969 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | 1 | — | 20,756 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 5 | 1 | — | 29,522 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 | — | — | 22,583 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 | 1 | — | 12,489 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | 2 | — | 17,100 mi |
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