2004 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 61
- 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.
Among these 61 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- steering wheel · 11 records
- turn ignition · 8 records
- ignition turn · 7 records
- ignition switch · 7 records
- ignition lock · 6 records
- ignition cylinder · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
I was stranded over the weekend at a gas station in the middle of nowhere because my key wouldn't turn, it seemed locked in my ignition. I really needed my car to start to get out of there but couldn't and was approached by a mentally insane man asking me for a ride. Nothing has been done to fix my car because they aren't open until monday. *tr
ODI 10203924
Electrical System · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
The shifter, steering wheel and ignition key all lock up on my 2004 ford focus. I simply guide my car to where i want to park it. Stop, put the car in park and turn off the car. When i go to start my car again, everything is locked up and takes a long time to get it unlocked. I almost have to break off the key to get it started. *tr
ODI 10203387
Electrical System
Ignition switch wont turn which prevents the car from starting this happens on a daily basis, for way over a yr now. Tow truck driver told me this is common problem with this 2004 zx3 focus. He said to hit the key a couple of times with your hand and it will turn, and it does. Only way the car will start. Called my local ford dealer and was told 550.00 to replace. So still not replaced. *tr
ODI 10269752
Electrical System
Dt*: the contact stated the ignition switch failed to turn when the key was inserted into the ignition, thus failing to start the vehicle. This was the 4th failure. Metal shavings were seen falling out of the ignition when the key was removed. The service dealer had the vehicle towed to the service repair shop for investigation. The manufacturer was not notified.
ODI 10167346
Electrical System
My high beam is always on. My low beam and fog light do not work. The low beam and fog light are independent switch. *jb
1 death
ODI 10153387
Electrical System
Dt: contact states daughter came home from work on 7-15-05 and she had not had any problems with the car prior to this. The next day on 7-16-05 she noticed the car had caught on fire while it was parked in the driveway. The fire had already gone out. She had the car towed to the dealership, and the mechanic said ford was coming on 7-19-05 to inspect the car. She talked to someone who had just retired from wayne…
Fire reported
ODI 10128887
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System
Dt: contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While driving on the highway the car shut down without warning. No particular speed or circumstance. This incident happened several times on interstate. While going 70 to 75 mph. The car shut down, no battery, no lights, and it was very hard to steer. It happened at stop sign or at speeds of 35 to 45 mph .after putting vehicle in park then in neutral or park it will start back up.…
ODI 10138958
Electrical System
Vehicle hesitated/stalled when applying the accelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions. The first time dealer replaced the coil assembly, spark plugs and spark plug wiring. Within two weeks or less the problem recurred. The last two times dealer informed the consumer that they could not duplicate the problem.*ak
ODI 10117625
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment · Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
Car stalls without notice. Sent daughter to emergency room one time. Stalls 2 different ways, while driving and sometimes when coming to a stop. Total loss of control happens. Has been in shop many, many times and they can't figure out problem. Started when car was 7 months old. Also, clutch prematurely went out. Has been replaced 2 or 3 times. (car has 26,000 miles currently). Also, thermostat has gone out many,…
1 injury
ODI 10179443
Electrical System · Rotor
Car was purchased new in 4-04 at 4800 miles brakes groved, dealer said no problem; rotors cut & new pad at 10,000 and at 12000 grinding is back, also a flopping rubbing noise in front right which i think is because the rotor were cut too far and now there is too much play between pads and rotor, also electrical problems, lights, dash icons, door locks go on and off even without a key. Gem module & battery replaced…
ODI 10111881
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
Electrical system failed to illuminate properly. The interior and exterior lights failed. This caused poor visibility for the driver. *ak
ODI 10073915
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Ford Focus.
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