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1FAFP33P02W••••••2005 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford FOCUS build (14 vs 4).
14on this build
372on the model
89builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 8Engine And Engine Cooling 3Fuel System 2Gasoline 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionOct 2015
I bought my car from the original owner. I had to buy a re-furbished motor, the tires were splitting and the suspension and air conditioner all needed repairing. When I received the recall from DOT, [xxx], I immediately contacted tallahassee ford. They denied there was a recall…
EngineAug 2013
The car vibrates; shakes. I was told by two auto repairman before I was aware of just what the problem was. It is now a little worse. I need to get it repaired soon and I will. I was hoping there is a recall on the mounts. I was told there was by adams street muffler in…
Electrical SystemMay 2010
Key sticks in ignition. 2002 ford focus, 83,000 miles. We just purchased this car used on saturday and have already experienced this problem
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2008
I was driving to work. I live 7 miles from work. At a stop light my car started shaking very bad and the engine shut down. It would not start again.. I had it towed to my brothers house and started researching the symptoms... Everything I could find leads to engine failure,…
Fuel SystemOct 2005
Our 2002 ford focus stalls, hesitates around 1/4 of a tank. Symptoms similar to fuel delivery module complaint of previous year models
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAFP33P02W362612 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.