The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°15'
Otherwise
-0°41'+1°17'-1°17'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°15'
expand_moreCamber rear
With sports suspension
-1°23'+1°15'-1°15'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°15'
Otherwise
-1°17'+1°17'-1°17'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°15'
expand_moreCaster front
With sports suspension
3°14'+1°00'-1°01'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°00'
Otherwise
3°11'+1°02'-1°02'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 1°00'
Conditions for axle measurement
Empty weight and ready to drive.
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
195/65 R 15
2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/50 R 17
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
205/55 R 16
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
195/65 R 15
2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
205/50 R 17
2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/55 R 16
2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
195/65 R 15
2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/50 R 17
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
205/55 R 16
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
225/40 R 18
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
195/65 R 15
2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
205/50 R 17
2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/55 R 16
2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
225/40 R 18
2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
195/65 R 15
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
205/50 R 17
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
205/55 R 16
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
195/65 R 15
2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
205/50 R 17
2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
205/55 R 16
2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
195/65 R 15
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
205/50 R 17
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
205/55 R 16
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
225/40 R 18
2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
195/65 R 15
2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
205/50 R 17
2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
205/55 R 16
2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
225/40 R 18
2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
Setting
0°06'+0°09'-0°09'
Test value
0°06'+0°15'-0°15'
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe) in mm
Setting
0.70+1.00-1.00 mm
Test value
0.70+1.70-1.70 mm
expand_moreToe-in rear
Setting
0°23'+0°09'-0°09'
Test value
0°23'+0°15'-0°15'
expand_moreToe-in rear in mm
Setting
2.50+1.00-1.00 mm
Test value
2.50+1.70-1.60 mm
expand_moreTread front
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
5.04–5.07 ft5.04–5.07 ft1535–1545 mm
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
5.04–5.07 ft5.04–5.07 ft1535–1545 mm
2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 131 HP engine (2004.7–2008.1)
5.04–5.07 ft5.04–5.07 ft1535–1545 mm
2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 131 HP engine (2004.7–2008.1)
5.04–5.07 ft5.04–5.07 ft1535–1545 mm
All other modifications
5.04 ft5.04 ft1535 mm
expand_moreTread rear
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
5.02–5.06 ft5.02–5.06 ft1531–1541 mm
1.6 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2004.7–2012.9)
5.02–5.06 ft5.02–5.06 ft1531–1541 mm
2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 131 HP engine (2004.7–2008.1)
5.02–5.06 ft5.02–5.06 ft1531–1541 mm
2.0 TDCi with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 131 HP engine (2004.7–2008.1)
5.02–5.06 ft5.02–5.06 ft1531–1541 mm
All other modifications
5.02 ft5.02 ft1531 mm
Wheel base
8.66 ft8.66 ft2640 mm
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2005 Ford Focus Hatchback.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 Ford Focus Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Focus Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2005 Ford Focus Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2005 Ford Focus Hatchback generations
In 2005 Ford offered 2 generations of the Focus Hatchback. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.