2004 Ford Focus Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 20
- 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.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 6 records
- turn ignition · 5 records
- ignition lock · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in nhtsa campaign number: 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline) and nhtsa campaign number: 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages). She stated that due to poor design, the quick connectors would not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick…
ODI 11233491
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the rear passenger and driver's side doors failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the outside door latches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v030000 (locks/latches) but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10545133
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The drivers side rear door will not latch, and i'm unable to close the door. A recall for this problem was issued in january, 2005 for the ford focus model for the period 2000-2005. My vehicle is a 2004 ford focus however, the vin number is not included in the recall. This, despite the fact that the problem i'm experiencing is exactly as described in the nhtsa report id # 05v030000. I believe that my vehicle should…
ODI 10413907
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Parked car as always. Came out to start car to leave and key will not turn in ignition. Had to have it towed. The tow truck driver said they tow ford focus models with bad ignitions quite often. A woman in a focus wagon pulled up in the lot where i was stranded before the tow truck arrived. I asked her to not park there since a tow truck was coming; i also told her why. She said she had several times where her key…
ODI 10355650
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Yesterday evening, 6/22/10, after playing tennis at a local park, i got into my '04 ford focus wagon, put the key in the ignition, and the key would not turn. The steering wheel was locked, and no matter how i tried, the key would not work. I called my wife to come after me with her key. With some difficulty she was able to unlock the steering wheel and start the car with her key. I drove the car home and left the…
ODI 10339747
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My ford focus svt 2004 ingintion key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked. I had problems starting 4 months ago and now it is worst. *tr
ODI 10327284
Latches/Locks/Linkages
The ignition lock froze up without warning leaving us stranded across town. Thankfully we were in a safe part of town with access to tools so we got the problem resolved temporarily. The ignition can be un frozen by taking apart the steering column and removing all electrical components from the lock. Then put a drip pan under the lock and blow all the metal shavings out of the lock with a liquid lubricant. Do not…
ODI 10349521
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The deck lid wiring harness breaks due to fatigue from opening and closing the hatch. In my case, 6 wires in the harness had been completely severed. Because of this, my tail light was out, the door ajar light was on and the brake lights were always on when the car was in drive. Besides the danger of being rear ended because the brake lights are always on, depending on which wires break or have their insulation…
ODI 10327772
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Switch
The issue i would like to report is in regard to ford focus automobiles from 2000 to current date 2010. There is a know defect with the ignition switch which is made with inferior metal parts in the ignition lock. What happens is that metal shavings are produced inside the lock and after time these metal shavings cause the lock to jam. Thousands of people have been affected by this problem and have been stranded…
ODI 10312706
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
No events pulled into parking lot left car for few minutes came back and the ignition was locked solid. From what i am told this is a common issue with the ford focus mine is a 2004. This is a safety hazard maybe not to me this time because i was in a parking lot and waited for over an hour for a tow truck however if i was broken down on the side of the road for a flat tire and this happened what then or is this not…
ODI 10295293
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
On a saturday evening i drove to grocery store. After i had finished shopping i tried to start vehicle. I could not turn key in ignition and the steering column remained in the locked position. The vehicle had 67787 miles. I had car towed to ford dealer and they drilled out lock cylinder and replaced with a new one at a cost of $385.34. Tow truck driver stated that he had towed the same model before with an…
ODI 10296322
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Key will not turn on ignition will not go into gear nor will the steering wheel turn at all!!!, completely locked ignition car is only five years old and not driven very much w/ only 68k miles on it!, 2004 ford focus zx3. *tr
ODI 10287055
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While driving at speeds of 25 mph, the rear passenger door would release with the locks engaged. The manufacturer was contacted and although there was a recall for the exact failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 05v030000, latches/locks/ linkages, doors) her vin was not included in the recall campaign. The contact felt unsafe with a vehicle occupant in the rear near the defective…
ODI 10319211
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
1. There was no warning sign 2. My key wouldn't turn the ignition, i was stuck at my job 11:00 pm. 3. I had the car towed to the nearest ford dealerships and had the ignition replaced costing me $382.00. *tr
ODI 10278836
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Our 17 year old daughter stopped at a seven-eleven store and when she tried to return home the ignition key in our 2004 ford focus would not turn. This left our daughter stranded and required her to wait for a tow truck. Being a 17 year old girl stranded outside a seven-eleven was not a good feeling! I believe ford is aware of many complaints about their focus ignition locks. *tr
ODI 10274775
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Ignition lock up on 2004 ford focus. Steering wheel won't unlock and key won't turn. It seems this is a major problem and i think something needs to be done about it. *tr
ODI 10256258
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
For about a month now, the ignition and/or steering wheel locks up when i try to put the key in to start my 2004 ford focus. I initially spent 20 minutes trying to figure out how to start the car. Now i realize i have to jiggle, turn, & finagle everything just right & i can get it the ignition to turn in a few minutes. It is ridiculous that i now think getting my car started in under 5 minutes is "good." this…
ODI 10257730
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
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
The ignition switch on my 2004 ford focus (manual trans) locked up the steering column. Luckily the car was not running and parked it still required the call of four tow trucks to get it into the dealer. Because the front wheels were locked in a slanted position when i parked the first flatbed truck wasn't able to load it. It required a second truck to tow it to my own mechanic. From there he required it to be towed…
ODI 10250409
Ignition · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2004 ford focus. The ignition locks whenever the car is turned off. It is impossible to start the car again without hitting on the key itself. This has resulted in the key breaking off in the lock. The ignition lock appears to be a common problem with this make and model, and poses a significant safety risk.. I have had this problem for the past 2 years, but it has become much worse recently. There was no…
ODI 10295440