2004 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems
- 7
- 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 | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
12v/24v/48v Battery · Automatic Transmission
2004 ford focus. Consumer states transmission gave out with a mileage under 20,000. Consumer requests reimbursement. *tgw in july 2009, the vehicle needed a new battery. About a week after the new battery was installed, periodically the cluster lights would make a sound and the lights would blink on and off. It would happen twice in a matter of seconds, but did not happen everyday. The consumer followed instruction…
ODI 10314364
Automatic Transmission
On 8/19/09, i was driving my 2004 ford focus and all of a sudden while i was driving, it felt like pressure (or having to force car to go) with my foot on gas pedal. After i eased my foot off gas pedal, car would switch in to gear. This same pattern of pressure and easing foot off gas pedal so that car would go into gear happened each time i would make a stop. Car is currently at sheehy ford dealership and i have…
ODI 10281636
Automatic Transmission
On acceleration from stop car tacks out to 6 and transmission revs then shifts very hard, called ford and they told me it was they way i drive my car. Said transmission learns how to shift that way, car still not repaired. *tr
ODI 10269754
12v/24v/48v Battery · Automatic Transmission · Axle Assembly · Cables · Door · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wheel Bearing
2004 focus belt tensioner broke and battery failed. *ts the front door had to be aligned and the door seal was replaced. The throttle cable had to be re-routed due to the cable binding. The front wheel bearings were replaced. The left rear motor assembly was replaced, the 3rd brake light lens and right side cv axle was replaced. The transmission started shifting erratically. The consumer attempted to make a turn,…
ODI 10177475
Automatic Transmission
I was on my way home and i started to here a noise from the front end. Then it felt like my car was stopping while i was accelerating. When i put it in reverse my front tires locked. I put it in neutral to try to push it back put it would not move. I had my kids in the car and i was glad we were not in traffic. I took it to a dealer and they are taking their time and haven't looked at yet. I pay 334. A month and my…
ODI 10141287
Automatic Transmission · Pads · Rotor
Car was purchased new 6/15/04 with 317 miles. There has been over $1500 worth of factory work done on this vehicle from brake pads, rotors, sensor being replaced on transmission. Now the car is constantly jerking when accelerating at 20 mph and stalling. On february 16th, my car wouldn't start and was jerking. I had it towed to my home. On friday, february 18th the radio came on without the key being placed in the…
ODI 10112042
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle was driven less than seventy miles after being released from the manufacturer. Within that time, upon merging onto the highway, transmission failed. Transmission started slipping with engine revving to 3000 rpms, and vehicle slowly accelerated onto the highway. Within a few seconds the transmission engaged,but only in the first gear. This entire incident occurred after the manufacturer had held the vehicle…
ODI 10066989