2005 Ford Focus electrical problems

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 170,590 miles · VA

Fuse continued to blow out causing entire left side of lights from front to back to turn off until new fuse replaced old. Was connected to continued lifting of hatchback on wagon model. Electrical harness was arcing and insulation flaking off and would have caused a fire had not the harness been replaced. This had been on and off for approximately 2 years starting with blowing out the bulbs then the fuse started blowing out in jan 2021. Midas replaced harness this march. Car is a 2005 focus wagon,

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 169,000 miles · NH

Today my accelerator got stuck when pulling into a parking lot with my kids. I was luckily not going more than 10mph and was able to quickly put the car into neutral and stop the car without hitting anyone or anything. Earlier in the day I noticed it took a little more effort to push the gas pedal down, but not by much and after the car resting for several hours, it wasn't an issue anymore. I wasn't expecting it to be an issue later on. As far as electrical issues go; my headlights do not like to stay on. I have to play with the wires where they connect to the headlights in order for them to turn on, but they often do not stay on, and they frequently will turn off and on while driving, sometimes it's just one side, or alternating sides. This has been an issue for over a year and everytime I have work done to fix it, it only fixes it temporarily and it's back to doing this all over again.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Electrical · 175,000 miles · OH

The backseat doors will not latch and or lock. They have to be held together with zip ties. The randomly opened while I was driving down the road. This is a serious safety concern, as I cannot use my care to transport my child. I know other versions of this same vehicle have had a safety recall issued for this, and I am curious as to why my specific model was left out when I am experiencing the same problems. This car is no longer driveable.

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 64,000 miles · AZ

The icon seat belt indicator comes and goes as lit and then some times it is not visible when vehicle is in motion (engine running).

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Body, Electrical · MD

The wiring between the hatch door and the body is deteriorated with a broken wire for the license plate light and the insulation cracked and missing on many of the other wires. This is a real hazard as shorts could occur affecting all the rear lights that are controlled with these wires. Luckily I read on a youtube report about this problem. I detected the problem with the vehicle parked in my garage while investigating the lighting problem.

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Electrical · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the master key failed to function properly when attempting to lock and unlock the vehicle. As a result, the contact constantly had to use the key fob. Also, during inclement weather below 30 degrees, the vehicle was extremely hesitant. The contact had to wait for a moment to ensure that the vehicle would start and not shut off. The contact also heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine area. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failures was unknown. Schicker ford (3300 s kings highway, st. Louis, missouri 63139, (314) 664-4100) was contacted, but did not diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Electrical · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the instrument panel failed to function. The contact then replaced a fuse for the instrument panel however, the failure recurred after 24 hours. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · ID

Hatchback wiring harness between body and hatchback, has multiple wire insulation failure and wire breakage causing fuses to blow and non-functioning parking lights, reverse lights, break lights, instrument column lights, and uncontrolled release of electrical trunk while driving.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Electrical · 191,000 miles · GA

Throughout my ownership of 2005 ford focus wagon ses zxw, I have had periodic issues with the rear hatch unlatching on its own. I will unlatch while driving on the highway. Sometimes it will unlatch when depressing the brake pedal. Although it will unlatch upon the start of a trip at slow speeds as well, it has mostly occurred on the highway. I have owned the vehicle since 2007. The problem would occur periodically 3-7 times every 1-1.5 years since the 2008-2009. The problem definitely occurs under a damp and morning dew condition. It's like an electrical short has occurred I my vehicle. The latch stopped working in 2009 via the push button in the dash and even with my remote key. I checked the fuse panel ... And it was not blown. This condition mostly occurs while the vehicle is in motion.

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · VT

First issue: on several occasions, when stopping the car, parking, and attempting to remove the key, the key has become stuck in the ignition and cannot remove it--- sometimes for a few days, other times for a few weeks, at which time it simply comes out when attempt is made. Second issue: gears occasionally slip upon accelerating, resulting in finally slamming into gear.