2005 Ford Focus fuel system problems

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · FL

The car cuts off in the middle of driving. I took it to a mechanic he said was the fuel pump. I took it for asecond opinion this mechanic said was a module for the fuel pump. He also a car same make and model with the exact same problem. I did am internet search and it was too many cars with this same problem. There should be a recall. My car cut off in the middle of the highway.

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Fuel system · 210,000 miles · IL

Engine and fuel cap light came on dash. After replacing cap with a ford gas cap and clearing the code at a ford dealership the light came back on the next day. All attempts to clear the code with another gas cap at the ford dealership resulted in the same results.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · IA

Takata recall fuel line too close to exhaut it causes vehicle to stop running wait 15 -20 minutes and it will start and you can go until it does it again it is fine in winter but warm weather it does it all the time have tried to have fixed but still does it

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · CO

We bought this car used, after we got it we noticed the fuel gauge was broke, there's something wrong with the brakes, and there are numerous other problems that worry me. We have small children to think about so the safety of this vehicle is very important. It has a good battery, but it's always dying after being driven. We have taken it to the dealer several times but they have yet to fix it. I don't know that there is anything you can do about this, but I'm desperate to try anything and anyone for help.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 77,000 miles · AZ

So idk every [xxx] year! For the last few years! It goes good then she starts acting funny boom battery light comes on. I use the voltmeter and everything's fine full charge same with the alternator. A week or so passed then the starter went out replaced 7/3/13!! Wtf! Fried put a new one in. Now my[xxx] clutch feels different don't know what it's not slipping but it's really smooth.2 days go by and boom acts like the battery is dead..nope take key out get voltmeter it's at 12.5 so I try again seems ok doesn't turn over. Again turn key all lights on seems ok nothing.... Ok 1 more turn key struggles like starter then lights flicker dash wacks out boom dead nothing!!!!! Get out still 12.5volts. I don't know try 1 more time I pumped the clutch ad it hesitated to turn over and boom it works!!!! Get home. Turn it off all is well acts like nothing is wrong! 4 to 6 days again this time it did it 2 him just different.here's the kicker!!!!! It's fine fully charged all lights ok all volts ok he pulls out ( ha ha pulls out!) then she idles irregularly like a loop higher loop get it home and keeps looping. So I remember this from like 5 yrs ago it was something with the maf or ecg I believe so I look for answers.... Now he goes out 4 hrs later nothing dead won't turn over won't do nothing!!!!! I hate this car!!!!! I swear I will find the [xxx] problem to this [xxx]!!!!! I can't believe this [xxx] car! She was so good now she's a lil [xxx]! I know it's something stupid as [xxx] and watch just like last year in august the [xxx[ clutch is going to go out again! I loved this car but from reading constantly I've decided this is a serious ford issue!!!! I have spent thousands on this! If I didn't have lifetime warranties on the alternator etc I could only imagine the cost!! Through all this horror I've also had to replace o2 sensors maf sensor all engine mounts 3 times!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 154,727 miles · NY

The gas pedal gets stuck. My daughters just bought this car as there first car. It is not safe!!!! I am very upset that the throttle system of this car is not recalled by the mfg, when I see there are many other people complaining about the same problem.

Filed May 17, 2013 · Fuel system · 58,816 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the fuel line was leaking into the exhaust manifold. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs and the dealer replaced the fuel line to the engine however, the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact would smell gasoline fuel inside the vehicle on a regular basis. The dealer then replaced the o-rings to the fuel line but to no avail. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the damaged fuel line and was able to stop the fuel leak. The failure mileage was 58,816.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 94,000 miles · NY

All I can say is this car has been a problem. The car started this hard starting issue a while ago when I contacted ford they told me this was normal I had the car for a few years and all of a sudden this sound when starting will come from the trunk and take at least 5 cranks to start and this is normal. As of this week I was driving on I-95 on my way to work at approximately 60 MPH. When all of a sudden my car starting revving as if it was in neutral and I couldn't accelerate once off the highway the car worked fine. After work on my way home the same thing happen but while I was on the entrance ramp I was able to get up to 35mph and all of a sudden it was in neutral I was almost hit from behind. My car only has 94000 miles on it and it needs a transmission. I bought this car in 2008 with 49,000. And for the past two years this car has been nothing more than a problem. I will never own or recommend a ford to anyone.

Filed Jan 8, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 74,000 miles · PA

Driving at high speeds the gas throttle sticks (app. 45-higher). The speed control also got stuck before. The car also has problems starting. In mornings and evenings, regardless of weather the car doesn't always start.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 97,918 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that when fueling the vehicle, fuel would regurgitate onto the side of the vehicle and on the contact. The manufacturer was notified who stated there were no recalls for the failure. The vehicle was not taken for repairs of inspection. The failure mileage was 97,918. Updated 08-07-12 *bf the consumer stated the incident occurred more than once and caused a puddle on the ground. Updated 08/08/2012