2004 Ford Focus Unknown Or Other Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
While leaving work, i attempted to start my vehicle, however, when i put the key into the ignition, the key would not turn. The steering wheel was locked up, and i could not get the vehicle to start. I looked online and apparently this is a common issue. I am a police officer in my uniform and it is very unnerving to be stranded like that.
ODI 10873856
Unknown Or Other
My wife has been driving the focus station wagon since 2004. All of a sudden, the 'clicker' did not allow us to close the driver's side rear passenger door lock; we found this out when the clicker did not sound the 'beep' we are used to. We tried to manually lock the door, but that was also ineffective. The only solution was a repair by our local service station for approximately $500.00. There were two separate…
ODI 10722267
Unknown Or Other
A/c recall i bought my car used and the a/c was working. Then a few months later, it stopped working. I took it to the mechanics and they couldn't order the air hose it needed to fix it because they said they weren't selling them anymore. We tried hoses from similar model cars, but couldn't fix it.
ODI 10969659
Ignition · Unknown Or Other
The key will not turn in the ignition. This has been ongoing for two months. It takes several minutes of jiggling to finally get the ignition lock to release. I drive this car on business, including in remote areas. It is scary to try to start the car and have the key not turn. So far, i've always been able to get it to eventually work, but this is ridiculous. We've just started experiencing the same issue on my…
ODI 10462578
Unknown Or Other
Ignition is totally frozen up. No advanced warning of imminent failure. Stranded. Was able to get a ride. Ignition is totally stuck will not turn at all. Not an electrical problem, but a mechanical failure of the ignition/key mechanism in the steering column. Key will not turn at all. Huge safety concern as this could happen anywhere, anytime.
ODI 10411136
Engine · Latch · Manual Transmission · Rotor · Suspension · Switch/Wiring · Unknown Or Other
Brake problem. At about 2000 to 3000 miles breaks starts to squeal and grind. Took it in to service at dealer complaining about problem, as it got worse and was not normal in 6,000 miles. Was told no problem, routine break in. Then at 12,000 miles still a problem. Went to another dealer, said the same thing. Now with nearly 18,000 miles, rotors are grooved very bad. Evidence and warning was evident in the earlier…
ODI 10143114
Unknown Or Other
There were no events leading up to the failure of my ignition freezing up. I was running errands and after my last stop i got into the car and the key wouldn't turn in the ignition. I had several people try, including a aaa tow-truck worker. He said he sees this problem a lot in the ford focus, the ignition cylinder prematurely wears out and has to be replaced. The car had to be towed to the ford dealership and is…
ODI 10243790
Unknown Or Other
Bought a brand new car with 07 miles on it. At 9,000 miles, only three months after the vehicle was purchased it began to have major problems. Repeatedly returned vehicle to the dealership where it was purchased, but was greeted with refusal to fix the vehicle and poor customer service issues. Was given faulty/defective replacement vehicles as part of warranty when car was not drivable and undergoing repairs. Ford…
ODI 10144050