Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows eleven common power train related problems of the 2005 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission solenoid (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Ford Focus

The Power Train problem

Key gets stuck in the ignition. Upon research it is obvious that this is an issue with the Ford Focus. Remedies suggest to move the piece on the shift upward, however, this is not working for my vehicle.   Read details...

The Transmission Solenoid problem

Transmission started slipping at around 80,000 miles to the point where 2nd and 3rd gear were nearly non existent. When od light started blinking autozone told me that solenoids/transmission were shot.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Stopping car and placing car in park sometimes the car will not go all the way in park and the keys will not release from ignition. When the car is restarted the button for the automatic shifter will shift out of park without pressing down the brake pedal.   Read details...


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