2004 Ford Focus engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 35 complaints for the 2004 Ford Focus, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 35 7% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 75,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 2
Injuries and deaths: 3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 26 complaints that include mileage. 46% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	6
20k to 40k miles	1
40k to 60k miles	5
60k to 80k miles	1
80k to 100k miles	3
100k to 120k miles	2
120k to 140k miles	2
140k to 160k miles	0
160k to 180k miles	2
180k to 200k miles	2
200k+ miles	2

What the data shows

Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 fires, 3 injuries.

What owners wrote

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 55 MPH the engine shut off. Although there was no accident, the emergency brake had to be pulled to stop the vehicle and the driver sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, which the problem could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was alerted.

Reported at 18,319 miles, February 2006 Injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted several times to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires and the fuel rail however, the failure recurred. The contact stated the failure occurred when traveling shorter distances. The contact had to depress the accelerator in order to avoid the vehicle from stalling at every stop.

Reported at 165,000 miles, February 2012

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Ford models