2005 Ford Focus: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · 1,619 miles · SD

Vehicle hesitated when pulling out creating a hazard from oncoming traffic.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 32,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated to come to a stop. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and would rev. The contact also stated that the tires were replaced on several occasions due to the failure. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

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 Nov 9, 2011 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission began to hesitate and shift gears erratically with a loud bang. The vehicle was taken to both the dealer and independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technicians informed the transmission exhibited internal damages and would require replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2011 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · NC

Intermittently keys get stuck in ignition, after a few days they usually come out may be weeks or months before it happens again, while driving I hear a clicking noise, lights in the dashboard and all the gauge lights start flickering, if you shut off the car it will not start again and lose all power, no lights, locks anything power shuts down, I have been stranded due to this problem. Have already had some wires replaced, problem still continues ..when it happens the car starts to hesitate, very dangerous if on an interstate or going through an intersection..car is back in the shop again for this issue, only 54000 miles on the car...even when I get it back from shop this time am afraid to drive the car, I was told it was fixed last time, who is to say that it is truly fixed this time, don't want to be stranded or in an accident.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,200 miles · NC

I'm having problems with the car hesitating while driving. This has repeatedly happened. I have a little over 90,300 miles on the car. It really scares me when I'm going at least 60 MPH on the highway and press the gas to accelerate and then get the hesitation or pullback as if it is going to cut off. I'm afraid it is going to cut off while I am driving it. It also happens when I'm driving 35 MPH. When this happens and I cut the car and start it back up, the clock resets to 12:00 and the radio comes on blasting. My lights flicker when it happens at night. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the fuel pump module. This has not helped one bit and I am out $462. They have quoted me a price of $1500 if the fuel pump module replacement did not work. They tell me it will probably be the PCM that needs replacing.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Body · 53,000 miles · SC

There is water leaking from my car into the engine. It is seeping under the cowl. This is causing water to get into my air filter and causing problems with my maf system. This problem occurs when it rains or when I wash my vehicle. I just purchased the vehicle on nov. 9 2009. I was not disclosed of this issue. I have not taken it for repair as repair costs are astronomical. I have seen hundreds of others with the same vehicle (ford focus) with water leak problems. I own a 2005 ford focus. I am terrified to drive my car in the ran because it hesitates and causes the engine to misfire. I am scared that it will happen on the road and I will get killed and ran over my truck or something. Please do something about fords poor workmanship.