2005 Ford Focus
The 2005 Ford Focus is a sedan. It features 2.0L 4-cyl producing 136 HP (101 kW) and an Automatic 4-Spd transmission. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with 0–60 mph in 9.5s, top speed of 118 mph.
ABOUT THE 2005 FORD FOCUS
The 2005 Ford Focus is the facelifted version of the first-generation North American Focus, and this entry covers the four-door saloon, sold for 2005 as the ZX4. It uses a 2.0-litre Duratec four-cylinder producing 136 hp and 133 lb-ft (180 Nm), driving the front wheels. This entry covers the version with the four-speed automatic; a five-speed manual was also offered.
What changed for 2005
2005 brought the most significant update of the Focus’s North American life. The front end was restyled, the interior was redesigned with a new dashboard and better materials, and the range was reorganised into ZX3 three-door, ZX5 five-door, ZX4 saloon and ZXW estate body styles. The older Zetec and split-port engines were replaced by Duratec units developed with Mazda: the 2.0-litre seen here and a larger 2.3-litre. North American Focus production took place in Wayne, Michigan.
What it is like
The Focus was known for its well-sorted chassis, which gives it tidy handling and a composed ride for a compact car. The saloon offers a usefully large boot and seating for five. EPA ratings of around 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (roughly 10.7 and 8.1 L/100km) are reasonable for the era.
Buying one today
The four-speed automatic is a commonly reported weak point, with harsh shifting and failures noted by many owners, so a manual car may be the safer purchase. Also check for rust around the sills and rear wheel arches, worn engine and suspension mounts, and the condition of the rear drum brakes.
Rivals
It competed with the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla, the Mazda3, the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Hyundai Elantra.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2005 | Version / Trim | Ford 2005 Focus |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Shadow Black, Iconic Silver, Race Red, Magnetic Gray, Antimatter Blue, Rapid Red, Carbonized Gray, Ingot Silver, Blue Jeans |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 136 hp / 101 kW | Torque | 180 Nm / 133 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 9.5 sec | Top Speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 22 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,260 kg (2,778 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2005 SEDANS
Compared with other 2005 sedans in our database, its 136 hp is 42% less than the average 2005 sedan (236 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.9 seconds slower than average, and it is 19% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2005 Ford Focus | Average 2005 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 236 hp (84 cars) | -42% |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 304 Nm (84 cars) | -41% |
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 s | 7.6 s (79 cars) | +25% |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 132 mph (79 cars) | -11% |
| Kerb weight | 1,260 kg | 1,555 kg (97 cars) | -19% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 3,102 cc (97 cars) | -36% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2005 sedans with similar power to the 2005 Ford Focus.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Focus | 136 hp | 9.5 s | 1,260 kg |
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 138 hp | 8.3 s | 1,400 kg |
| 2005 Toyota Celica | 140 hp | 7.9 s | 1,100 kg |
| 2005 Suzuki Aerio | 145 hp | 9.0 s | 1,182 kg |
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | 126 hp | 10.5 s | 1,285 kg |