Does the 2005 Ford Focus have steering problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford Focus, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,133 miles.

Which Ford Focus year has the most steering complaints?

The 2012 Ford Focus has the most steering complaints (927), compared with 18 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford Focus?

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

2005 Ford Focus Steering Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Ford Focus, 4% of all 441 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest steering complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,133 miles.

Steering complaints: 18; 4% of 441
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 60,133 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Focus steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2005, latest Jul 13, 2019.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2005 to Jul 2019; peak Feb 2005 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Focus model year

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

200518 (4%)
20065 (2%)
200713 (3%)
200812 (5%)
20099 (4%)
201013 (5%)
201110 (9%)
2012927 (25%)
2013273 (13%)
2014221 (8%)
201593 (9%)
201645 (4%)
201720 (2%)
201830 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Focus have steering problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Ford Focus, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,133 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most steering complaints?: The 2012 Ford Focus has the most steering complaints (927), compared with 18 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Ford Focus?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Focus is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.