2004 Ford Focus Equipment Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Equipment
Ford focus wheel and ignition locked up. Cant turn key or wheel! I have red multiple problems with this and cant believe ford has not recalled this issue!!! The best part about all of this is my car just got out of warranty! You suck ford and your cheap [xxx] dealers!!!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10420809
Electrical System · Equipment
Ignition and steering wheel completely locked up when i put the key in while heading out on my lunch break. I'm really disturbed that the nhtsa has not done anything to make the ford motor company fix this problem which is a chronic, well-documented safety hazard. My car is now completely immobile and had to be towed back to my residence. Luckily my father is going to be able to fix it, but there are many people…
ODI 10279527
Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mechanical
We have already filed a previous complaint for almost exactly the same defect which happened within approximately a year and a half of each other. It was recommended that we file a complaint with you, about 2 separate/similar events that have occurred during our ownership of this vehicle (2004 ford focus zx-3). It became difficult to insert/remove key from ignition for a couple of weeks. On the previous occasion the…
ODI 10256640
Equipment
My 2004 ford focus zts with 79,000 miles on it ignition froze and left me stranded at work for 1 hour in 90 degree heat. I called ford dealership and they told me that i'm lucky that i have not replaced my ignition at least three times with 79,000 miles. I was also told that the ignitions fall apart and there is no warranty to protect me against the manufacturers defect. I also googled ford focus ignitions and there…
ODI 10230244
Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2004 ford focus that has 18,000 miles. I have already had to have the throttle replaced twice; after several thousand miles, the throttle begins to stick and it becomes more difficult to apply light pressure to the gas peddle. The throttle will stick and as i apply pressure to the gas, the car will surge forward when the force finally overcomes the throttle sticking. This causes problems in commute stop/go…
ODI 10163146
Equipment · Steering
I drove and parked the 2004 ford focus about 40 mins from my home. About 2 hours later, i went to get in my car and the steering wheel was locked. I inserted the key and it would not turn. Several people tried jiggling the steering wheel, stepping on the brake all to no avail. I called aaa and ford roadside and was told by both that it would need to be towed and that they could do nothing at this time (sat. Evening/…
ODI 10139148
Equipment · Ignition
Type of automobile is a 2004 ford focus. On several occasionsx ignition locks up and cannot start car. I have researched the internet and found this is a common problem in the ford focus dating back to the 2000 model and yet ford has done nothing to correct the problem. This could be a dangerous problem for a mother with children if she were to travel at night and when returning to the car could not start her…
ODI 10108219
Emission Control · Equipment
I have to replaced 02 sensors 3 times in less than 50000 miles. *nm
ODI 10152912
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