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2005 Ford Focus Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Ford Focus, 7% of all 441 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 27,389 miles.

Brakes complaints
31
7% of 441
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
10
Median mileage
27,389 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Focus brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 7, 2005, latest Nov 2, 2023.

2005 Ford Focus brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2005Mar 2006Sep 2006Jul 2008Jun 2010Oct 2013Dec 2014Aug 2017
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2005 to Nov 2023; peak Apr 2005 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200531 (7%)
  2. 200614 (7%)
  3. 200721 (5%)
  4. 200813 (5%)
  5. 20099 (4%)
  6. 201013 (5%)
  7. 20118 (7%)
  8. 2012110 (3%)
  9. 201361 (3%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201517 (2%)
  12. 201625 (2%)
  13. 201713 (1%)
  14. 201821 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Focus have brake problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Ford Focus, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 27,389 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most brake complaints?
The 2012 Ford Focus has the most brake complaints (110), compared with 31 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Ford Focus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Focus is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.