2004 Model Year

Ford Focus

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
387
Recalls
0
Crashes
34
Severe
72

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminate...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE Fire
May 2023

As I was stopped at red light it stalled as I drove thru. So I pulled over. Got out to open hood. It was smoking.struggled to open hood. Ran around t...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2022

2004 ford focus started bucking a few years ago, on occasions only. For months there was no problem and than it would buck. If I shut off the engine...

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Jun 2022

I was coming home one night, in my 2004 Ford focus, when another driver comes speeding up behind me. He then proceeds to pass me during a corner, cutt...

Structure
Apr 2022

rear passenger door wont latch shut.Door flies open when making turns

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES Crash
Oct 2020

IN JANUARY, I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC CRASH. I APPLIED THE BREAKS TO MY VEHICLE (GIVING PLENTY OF TIME TO COME TO A STOP AND ONLY TRAVELING 20 MPH )...

Engine
Dec 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED. ALSO, THE OXYGEN SENSOR, MASS AIR FLOW...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Oct 2019

RECENTLY MY VEHICLE STEREO HAS BEEN MESSING UP. IT SOMETIMES SMELL A LITTLE BURNT. IT IS THE PASSENGER DOOR SPEAKER. IT SOUNDS AS IF IT'S A SHORTAGE I...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD NOISE WAS DETECTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE IND...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Jul 2019

MY BATTERY LIGHT SEEMS TO FLASH WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. CAR HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING TRY TO ACCELERATE OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR CAR WILL SHUT...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2004 Ford Focus has 387 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 34 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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