Body Integrity
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.
What Owners Say
"water leak around hatch area"
Anonymous, MI (2005 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The Hatchback door impossible to seal properly the rain keeps intering"
Michel G., QC (2005 Ford Focus SES 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Weather stripping on the Rear Drivers side door keeps coming off"
Anonymous, KY (2005 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The car rattles in the dash. The doors vibrate and rattle too"
Anonymous, IL (2005 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rear brakes some times squeak after car has been setting 6+ hours but only the first 2 or 3 times the brakes are applied. Internet research attributes this to a film of rust than can build up on the brake drums as the car sits. I live in Florida wh"
Barry W., FL (2005 Ford Focus SE Unsure)"Motor mount has worn out and all engine vibrations are transferred into the cabin"
Anonymous, CA (2005 Ford Focus SES 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Not a very quiet ride every bump on the road is heard"
Jeff T., MI (2005 Ford Focus Unsure 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Turning the steering wheel sometimes makes a squeal/groan noise. Seems to happen more in hot/humid weather. Problem has not been identified"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Ford Focus SES Unsure)"because of age and mileage, there are a couple of rattles from the inside of the car"
Steven G., TX (2005 Ford Focus SES 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"This is also thought to be related to the converter"
Anonymous, NY (2005 Ford Focus Unsure 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The car is so loud while it's running. Even at a standstill, there is tons of vibration and rattles from extremely low quality materials and workmanship"
Anonymous, OK (2005 Ford Focus Unsure Unsure)"We suspect the engine and drivetrain are misaligned since car repairs from hitting a deer. Motor mounts and vibration bearings frequently fail within days of replacement"
Anonymous, OH (2005 Ford Focus SE 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"It has always squeaked a lot. When the hubcap came off, it started vibrating more at higher speeds so I need to go to the mechanic now"
Anonymous, MI (2005 Ford Focus Unsure Unsure)"I figure it is just from old age"
Anonymous, NJ (2005 Ford Focus SES 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The Focus has had very few mechanical issues but it has always rattled more than a car should"
Thomas M., CA (2005 Ford Focus SE Unsure)
"When it rains hard the left side rear panel (passenger seat area) of the car gets water in it. Unknown where it enters. Eventually it drains out the bottom"
Anonymous, MD (2005 Ford Focus SES Unsure)