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2005 Ford Focus fuel system problems

The 2005 Ford Focus has 27 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

27

Fuel System complaints

5%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

06E056000Fuel SystemJune 13, 2006 · 58,640 units

Defect

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2005 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2005 Ford Focus fuel system — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2005 Ford Focus fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 06E056000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.