2005 Ford Focus: ABS light or ABS activating

5 of the 441 complaints about the 2005 Ford Focus describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2018
1
2017
1
2016
2
2015
3
2014
8
2013
5
2012
23
2009
1
2008
5
2007
8
2005
5
2003
4
2002
1
2001
3
2000
16

What owners say

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Electrical · 17,000 miles · CT

I purchased this vehicle new in 2005. Within the first year and a half I started noticing that the dash lights would illuminate when the vehicle was parked, no keys in the ignition. The ABS and battery light would flicker on and off accompanied by a buzzing sound. The wireless remotes stopped working as well. I brought the vehicle to ford as it was still within the three year/36,000 mile warranty period. They said that they could not duplicate the problem. They re-programmed the wireless remotes. After this the problem continued with the flickering lights and buzzing sound and also the wireless remotes stopped working. I returned the vehicle to ford and they told me that the dash lights were malfunctioning and they would have to open up the dash, they quoted me $700 just to open up and diagnose plus the labor charges for whatever the problem was. This was right after the the year/36,000 mile warranty period was over. I mentioned that I had been to the dealership for the very same reason when the vehicle was under warranty but they could not find the problem. Ford said that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Ford did not fix this issue and also said that the wireless remotes could not be reprogrammed. In the years since the initial problem, I have had to put in two new alternators. The dash lights flicker almost continuously. The dash display (speedometer, odometer, etc.) has completely cut out while driving the vehicle several time. The vehicle still operates but loses power when the dash cuts out. When the dash display cuts out you are driving without a gas gauge, speedometer, etc. When the dash lights come back on, there is a "hiccup" or power surge accompanied by the same buzzing sound that occurs when the dash lights are flickering when the vehicle is parked.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Brakes · 22,778 miles · MI

1. When applying the brakes there was a whistling noise coming from the area of the brake pedal. While stopped with pressure applied to the brake pedal, the pedal continued to depress. The car still was able to stop. The car was taken to the dealer the next day for service. The dealer replaced the ABS control module, part number 5s4z-2m110-b modulator 165686. I have the defective part.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Electrical · 00

Driving at 50km/h, ABS and brake lights come on, shortly after all electrical systems shut down, including power steering, front lights, gauges...everything. Engines continues to run, when the vehicle slow to almost idle, engines stops. Unable to restart, no ignition no sign of life whatsoever. Waited 20min, was able to start engine, electrical came back and drove for 5min before same thing happened. Dealer identified a faulty alternator, car has 135000km.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · AR

While driving in the early morning or evenngs I notice that the ABS light and battery light glow on. They come on and go off. Last evening the car was sitting in my driveway with the doors locked and windows up. The dome light came on and went off several times. I looked into the car and found that the oil light and the door ajar light were on when the dome light was off. Also, when the door ajar and oil light are on, the wireless remotes do not work. I have taken the vehicle in for the ABS and battery light 2 times with no resolve. I took the vehicle in for service today with video of the dome light, oil light, and the door ajar light.

Filed Nov 24, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 2,500 miles · FL · crash

I was involved in a rear end collision near my home. The street was wet, and when I determined that I was not going to be able to stop, I applied full braking. My vehicle does have ABS, but my wheels fully locked. I rear ended a 1994 full size car at approximately 25 to 30 MPH. My chief complaint is that the air bag did not deploy, and that the ABS braking was essentially non-effective. This accident was my fault, however, I did expect the safety equipment on my vehicle to work. The vehicle is currently being inspected for repair.