# 2005 ford focus problems need help **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 16, 2015, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-problems-need-help/90918 "2015-08-16T06:59:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2015, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-problems-need-help/90918/21 "2015-08-19T03:23:04Z")
Get one of these: > **[Amazon.com: INNOVA 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor: Automotive](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVWDU0/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687442&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00962CQNC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0M31HHCX4Z3VYDMTVYWN)** > > The INNOVA Battery and Charging System Monitor displays the condition of your battery and charging system instantly. It protects the engine computer and 12-volt accessories from damaging surges when j ... You probably need a new battery. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-problems-need-help/90918/22 "2015-08-19T07:07:21Z")
One thing I’d like for both my older vehicles – if wishing could make it true I mean — is a digital volt meter display for the battery voltage. Do most new cars these days include this feature? edit: The product post by @insightful would work on my truck, but on my Corolla the cigarette lighter is above the cupholders, so it would get in the way of my Big Gulp. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-problems-need-help/90918.md?page=1)