2004 Ford Focus problems by component
387 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Focus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 183 | 47% | 53,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 31 | 8% | 22,000 mi |
| Steering → | 29 | 7% | 54,111 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 28 | 7% | 75,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 24 | 6% | 53,374 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 22 | 6% | 50,759 mi |
| Power Train → | 20 | 5% | 35,995 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 18 | 5% | 41,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 17 | 4% | 26,000 mi |
| Structure → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Engine → | 13 | 3% | 145,275 mi |
| Equipment | 9 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 8 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.