Complaints
499
Crashes
45
Fires
18
Injuries
45
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#174 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:58,192 mi
#262 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:70,429 mi
Fires:4
#334 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:62,502 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 74 | — | — | 58,192 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 62 | — | 4 | 70,429 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 34 | 1 | — | 62,502 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 20 | — | — | 83,202 mi | |
| STEERING | 20 | 1 | — | 75,337 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 14 | — | 98,526 mi | |
| ENGINE | 13 | — | 2 | 137,305 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | 2 | 1 | 52,390 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | — | — | 65,782 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 1 | 1 | 61,371 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 25,980 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 9 | — | — | 35,040 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 9 | 1 | — | 10,810 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 6 | — | 26,030 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 51,822 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 2 | — | 13,286 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 1 | 1 | 105,725 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 74,857 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 52,020 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 6 | — | — | 64,200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | 1 | — | 6,870 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 6 | 1 | — | 63,750 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 | — | 1 | 21,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 4 | — | 1 | 34,884 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 21,850 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | 3 | 83,339 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 101,638 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | 510,357 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 53,873 mi |
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