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1FAFP34N65W••••••2005 Ford FOCUS
This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 2005 Ford FOCUS build (20 vs 4).
20on this build
372on the model
89builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 5Service Brakes 4Electrical System 4Suspension 3
What owners of this build wrote
WheelsDec 2019
On july 7, 2015, I bought 4 tires 117632 affinity touring bl p195/60r15 87t with a 70,0000 mile warranty. I paid $415.58 which included four of the before mentioned tires; nevada recycling fee; lifetime new tire wheel balance labor; lifetime rubber valve; scrap tire recycling…
Air BagsFeb 2016
My air bag light stays on all the time and I am scared it wont deploy if something happens, plus in the manual it says that if the light stays on that there is a defect. Plus I went on here and found 6 other complaints about air bags
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2014
The contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and the vehicle swerved from side to side. As a result, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle was…
Electrical SystemSep 2014
Was driving on the highway and broke down. Car towed to garage and alternator replaced along with the battery. The car ran fine for about 1 week where after turning the car off it wouldn't start again. Again had it towed to the garage and the battery needed to be changed. A week…
EngineDec 2013
The contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the electrical functions seized, and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the…
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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 1FAFP34N65W278988 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.