2005 Ford Focus: check engine light

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Airbags, Lights · MI

Bought a 2005 ford focus in april, 2018. Told sales man that airbag engine light remains on. Was told is ok. On 6/112018, called customer service ford cooperate spoke with a lady. She ask for VIN number, I gave it to her. She said 2005 focus has no airbag recall. I told her that air bag light stays on since we bought the car. She didn't take interest on that. I asked her what company made 2005 ford focus airbag? She would not tell me. I called local ford dealer in wesley chapel fl. Told service tech same thing that I told cooperate of engine light airbag always stays on. He too said is nothing. That VIN number is no recall. I asked him as well which company put airbags in 2005 focus, was it tahkata? He too wouldn't answer me. So I email mr. W.ford to explain above situation with airbag light and who placed air bags in 2005 focus. Have not heard from him or his office, explained to mr. Ford, that airbag light being always on and his dealers want to charge me $200 to check engine light is absurd. When this is a national safety recall. That we as their paying customers deserve an answer and better treatment. Can you please tell me if this is a safety violation? Would like to hear from you. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).?

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Engine · 86,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled, all the electrical functions seized, and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the alternator failed. The vehicle was serviced, but the remedy failed to repair the issue. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Engine, Seats · 110,231 miles · NJ

While driving my vehicle locally, my car shut off and engine light came on. I was told it was the main flow valve. I have to replace it, but then my key got stuck in the ignition. My friend was able to get it out. On august 12, 2012, my driver seat moved while I was driving and continues to skip on a certain click latch. Indecember, I had to take it back to the mechanic, cause my engine light keeps coming on, but we are unsure as to why it keeps doing that. Every now and then I can smell smoking wires/electrical wires burning. Now my lighter in the car is not working, but I think that runs in a fuse...not sure. On april 13th, 2013. I returned home from a wedding and I am unable to yet again, get the key out of the ignition. I took it to my mechanic and he told me to check to find out if others are having the same problem and what they did. Then my friend told me about the major ford recall.

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 134,105 miles · GA

After starting the car when it has set a few hours the overdrive off light is flashes yellow, odometer just shows dashes, and speedometer dosent work. Car still operates but shifts gears hard, when it reaches the speed for door to lock everything starts working. I have had multiple problems with the engine mgmt fuse, and have had 3 altenators changed out in the last 2 years. Also I had a problem with key not coming out of ignition and found out that a peice of the shifter had broke off and slid down and kept it from going all the way into park, after removing part I have had no problem with the key. Also engine light stays on was told by auto zone it was vaccum system took it to ford place they said it was motor mounts, they were replaced 20,000 miles ago and it still hasnt helped.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated the check engine light constantly illuminated causing multiple failures with the vehicle. The failure was within the electrical part of the vehicle including the solenoid, transmission, valve body and the safety switch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who performed a diagnostic test but did not diagnose a definite solution for the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle and offered no other assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Engine, Locks · 20 miles · NY

My "engine light" has been "flashing" intermittently since the day I drove the car home brand new! This is a "misfire" code. It usually happens when under hard acceleration (like trying to pass a car)...you can just imagine the "safety concerns" involved , when 7 out of 10 times I to try to pass a car.....I get halfway by the vehicle...then my car "misfires"....loses all power....and I coast back into position "behind" the vehicle I tried to pass!..while I wait for the car to recover and start to run correctly again!....if I didn't lose my position!..which has happened!....my car has been "repaired" 4, going on 5 times for this same issue....each time I bring it to be fixed...it doesn't get fixed...or as I was told on my first complaint, and my second complaint (there's nothing wrong)....the light continues to flash.....my car has been sitting in my yard since january...after the last time they "fixed it"...cant even drive it now....it didn't even make it home after the last repair!

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 140,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The vehicle would not immediately start, but once it did, it stalled for approximately five minutes. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and they stated that the rotors needed to be changed. The rotors were repaired. Prior to the failure, the check engine light illuminated periodically. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 140,000 and current mileage was 153,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Engine · 15,528 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine light illuminates intermittently. When the accelerator is not depressed, the engine stalls; however the vehicle will restart. The dealership has inspected the vehicle numerous times, but cannot determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Engine · CA

When my vehicle shifter is in neutral (I have an automatic trans) and the brake is pressed clusters on the dash illuminate (oil light, check engine light, battery light.) the engine stalls and I loose power steering and power brakes making the vehicle extremely difficult to stop and steer especially if I am on the freeway doing 65!. It seems to do it most often when I am on the freeway going down a hill in neutral and the brake is pressed.