Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Ford Focus

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 601 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V030000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
589,932
Reported to NHTSA
2005-02-01
Owners notified
2005-03-09

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.

Safety risk

IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system7880,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4073,000 mi
Air bags3972,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages3872,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2550,048 mi
Power train2568,000 mi
Structure: body2582,000 mi
Exterior lighting1869,900 mi
Unknown or other1854,600 mi
Suspension1760,000 mi
Steering1452,266 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1352,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1353,000 mi
Engine1177,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling115,500 mi
Service brakes1132,500 mi
Tires1119,785 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1044,950 mi
Seats10112,800 mi
Seat belts980,000 mi
Wheels941,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic842,000 mi
Structure: body: door8100,086 mi
Air bags: frontal726,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system679,000 mi
Suspension: front67,588 mi
Air bags: side/window57,690 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch525,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission54,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip512,000 mi
Structure5490 mi
Equipment4104,000 mi
Fuel system, other4150 mi
Suspension: rear411,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator31,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring355,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3146,629 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor37,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt326,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal342,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core34,400 mi
Wheels: hub311,541 mi
Child seat2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline250 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery213,627 mi
Seat belts: front279,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads24,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments29,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls220,000 mi
Wheels: rim2205,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module17,750 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1187,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1191,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system132,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system170,261 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner138,000 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1187,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly197,918 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock122,000 mi
Parking brake1109,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift114 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift126,150 mi
Power train: clutch assembly19,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline139,171 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly19,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor11,000 mi
Service brakes, electric122,778 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder11,000 mi
Steering: column1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion111,500 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: frame and members1132,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems122,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1120,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer155,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1205,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1120,000 mi
Visibility: windshield118,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs160,000 mi

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.