2005 Ford Focus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 28 complaints for the 2005 Ford Focus, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I was driving my car and the engine started on fire. It ruined the entire engine. It was not overheating. All my fluids were full. I don't know why it happened.
My car is covered under the ca emissions warranty, there is a hole in the manifold. The ford dealer has had my car since may 2010 claiming they can't get the part covered under the warranty to fix my car. It has been 9 months and they keep postponing the date to receive the part.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Focus
- Electrical system 117 complaints
- Latches & locks 52 complaints
- Air bags 51 complaints
- Cruise control 45 complaints
- Body & structure 43 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints