1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Exterior Lighting

2004 Ford Focus Exterior Lighting Problems

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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 28, 2018 · 30,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering

    My vehicle instrument cluster failed causing alternator to die and false readings on the dash with multiple alerts such as battery, airbag , oil and incorrect speed dial. The vehicle instrument failed at 30,000 miles and if you search it is a very common issue with the ford focus vehicle's. The vehicle staled and died while being drove in town and thank god it did not happen while on the highway.

    ODI 11105102

  • January 20, 2011 · 64,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Driving my 2004 ford focus, when i turn on the left blinker and it starts blinking very fast so i assume it needs a new bulb or fuse. I go to replace the bulb only to find that the housing unit holding the bulb for the blinker is melted. Now i have to replace the entire thing and this cost me $120.00 dollars. Fast forward six months, not only is the left blinker out but now the right blinker as well, and guess what…

    ODI 10378358

  • December 1, 2009

    Exterior Lighting · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    2004 focus zwt 1. Loss of front wiper park function ! 2. Loss of headlight / auxiliary lamp function ! Happened at 2 separate incidents during 2009. *tr

    ODI 10327359

  • April 1, 2006

    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

  • May 19, 2004

    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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