Two problems related to back up lights have been reported for the 2005 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2005 Focus.
I just purchased this 2005 Ford Focus. As I was checking things out, I noticed the back up light (reverse) were not working. I checked the bulbs and fuse. All was in order. I did some research on the internet and it appears this seem to be a chronic problem with the transmission mounted signal switch on the Ford Focus, as there are several reports referring to this problem. If I had not performed the check, I would not have known the back up light were not functioning.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Focus. While backing out of the driveway at approximately 3 mph, the back up lights were inoperative. The failure occurred without warning. The contact repaired the vehicle. He was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 24,000. Updated 11/24/08 updated 11/26/08.