Does the 2005 Ford Focus have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Focus, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.

Which Ford Focus year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2014 Ford Focus has the most fuel system complaints (353), compared with 27 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Focus?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Focus is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford Focus Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford Focus, 6% of all 441 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest fuel system complaint count among 14 Focus model years. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 27; 6% of 441
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Focus fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2005, latest Feb 15, 2018.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Feb 2018; peak Jul 2006 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Focus model year

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

200527 (6%)
200617 (8%)
200717 (4%)
20084 (2%)
200917 (7%)
201032 (11%)
20114 (4%)
2012340 (9%)
2013263 (12%)
2014353 (14%)
2015170 (17%)
2016228 (19%)
2017177 (20%)
2018195 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Focus have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Focus, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2014 Ford Focus has the most fuel system complaints (353), compared with 27 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Focus?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Focus is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.