2004 Ford Focus suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Ford Focus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The bottom of my subframe is completely rusted out. I called ford dealer and they told me it is because of the area I live in the vehicle has 151239 miles”
filed Nov 13, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While driving at various speeds, a rattling type noise was heard coming from the rear wheel area. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear passenger shock absorber punctured through the wheel well. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Mar 18, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 Focus | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 23 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.