Two problems related to hatchback/liftgate hinge 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.
2005 Ford Focus wagon has a faulty lift gate. Consumer states that the lift gate had silently fallen and she was hit in the face by the lift gate.
While driving 40 mph driver noticed that the rear hatch door opened on its own. There was no indication that the rear hatch door was opened. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.