2005 Ford Focus: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · VA

The exhaust manifold cadillac convertible causes slight noise and leaks connecting. To the engine. I think ford should take a look this car seems to have muffler and exhaust problems causing a lot to be repaired out the pocket on the highway it seems to suck air stall a little whole in motion

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 Jul 15, 2013 · 54,600 miles · MA

Vehicle has intermittent driveability issues. Occassionally the vehicle stalls and the radio will come on by itself. Also, there is a loud bang coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was unable to find the source of the problem...updated 07/22/13

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Engine · 29,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure continued intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · NC

Was driving 45 on a busy road and all the lights on dashboard flickered and the car went dead and had to drift off onto a median. Had 2 people look at the car and found that there was the 20 amp fuse out. Went to get another one we made sure all the wires were attached and nothing was loose, we turned the steering wheel a bit and with the new fuse in the car started, as we turned the steering wheel the car stalled again. Went back to the store bought 2 more fuses and got the car started drove 1 mile and it stalled again. Tried the 3rd fuse and nothing. Had to have the car towed to local garage 20 miles away from where it stalled. The garage states that the issue is in the dashboard and they have to take it to ford to have it tested to find the issue. Cost will be anywhere between $400 to $1000 to fix depending on what they find with the test. Got the call from the garage it is going to be fixed for $500. Money we do not have for bad wiring that is not our fault! Ford needs to step up and take responsibility because this seems to be an issue!

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH all of the warning lights would flash on the dash board and the vehicle stalled, nearly causing a crash. The contact drove onto the emergency lane and restarted the vehicle within four minutes. After restarting the vehicle, the identical failure recurred. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer who performed a diagnostic test which did not identify or duplicate the failure. The contact stated the failure occurred four times prior to taking the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was concerned since the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2009 · Electrical · 110,234 miles · WV

Ignition switch will not turn. If car was stalled in traffic or on railway crossing serious safety issues could arise.

Filed Oct 5, 2008 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · TX

With less then a 1/4 tank of fuel the car will stall when changing lanes, making left hand turns. The fuel pump is making grinding noises.

Filed Aug 22, 2008 · Fuel system · 300 miles · IL

Vehicle would stall without warning while in motion on average 5 times monthly. The car spent a total of 1 month in the shop at a ford dealer and the service department and ford corporate could not determine a cause.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Airbags, Engine · NJ

Where do I begin? I've had almost all of the issues/complaints already filed here from the dome/airbag lights going off for no reason, the key getting stuck or the car stalling in not starting, disrespect/unprofessional from ford repair staff or calling ford corporate, and the most famous focus moment of all, when the car shakes at speeds of 50 or above on highways. O ford!, how you've screwed us all!!!!!!!

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Electrical · 20,814 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the contact pulled off the road. A nearby mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered corrosion around the battery cables. He jumped the vehicle and drove to his residence. The following day, a local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the alternator was overcharging the battery in the vehicle. When the mechanic called to order the part, he was informed that this was the fourth complaint regarding this particular component in the last four weeks. The driver has not notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired on july 17, 2008 by a local mechanic. The failure mileage was 20,814 and current mileage was 20,862. Updated 09/16/08. *lj updated 09/17/08.

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.