2004 Ford Focus engine problems

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · Engine · 200,010 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle jerked abnormally. There were three clicks before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after approximately 10 minutes. The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled nearby train tracks. The contact waited for 10 minutes, restarted the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to safety. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where a handheld diagnostic test indicated that the PCV valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an ignition coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately a month later. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel relay fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately three weeks later. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,010.

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL · fire

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 to get towel to smother the fire. But it was too far gone. Man told me just leave it. It was total loss.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 125,550 miles · MA

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 off. Back hatch on wagon seems to release itself while driving well unlock automatically. Have replaced three thermostat and thermostat housing due to overheating car will not tell me is overheating it will boil in the overflow return tank pressurize and shoot the cap off?...

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · VA

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 inside of it. Sometimes the radio dash fades out. The car has hesitates sometimes to start. Once the AC is on the car starts running really rough and you hear a kind of click is hard to explain but I know it's not normal. At sometimes I am unable to run the AC my whole trip. My engine light has recently came on I did replace the coil packs. Engine light is still on.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Engine · 180,000 miles · CA

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 sensor, and throttle body sensor warning indicators illuminated. Since 2016, the contact also stated that the failure only occurred when the vehicle was parked on an incline, facing upwards. The contact had the vehicle diagnosed by a school teacher who was a certified mechanic. It was determined that the air intake was located in the front of the vehicle and water entered, which damaged the sensors.t he air intake needs to be pointed down to prevent water from coming in. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN is invalid. *tt

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Engine · CA

We had purchase a 2004 ford focus and we have had it for 2 years now. For the last 4 months I have notice that the car overheats well the needle will shoot up to the hot and you can hear the fan/engine whatever other components running loud as if its revving the engine. I have been scared a few times because it would also stall like its about to go off and a couple time it has while at a stop light. Wondering is this a common problem for this vehicle? The overheating happens very often it happen during a short drive or long drive like 12 to 16 miles. It also seems to do it a lot when I'm at heavy traffic and when you sit there for 3 lights turns because of the amount of cars I notice it overheats then. Also, always overheats when I go to costco to buy gas. Due to the long wait for my turn to pump gas it overheats then. It doesn't seem to matter of the weather because it has been cool in the mornings and it has done that and also done so during high noon. Have also experience it during night time. Is there a recall for this on this type of vehicle? We bought this from a private party so would like to know how we can make sure if there is a recall we would be contacted. Recently I can start the car up go one block from my driveway and the car will overheat. Very concern about the safety issue on this.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Engine · 220,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air filter need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact noticed that the failure recurred intermittently whenever a bump or a pothole was hit on the road. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated. 06/09/15

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Engine · 184,000 miles · SC

The car cut off while driving. On two separate occasions , ounce while doing 60mph, the other time doing 35mph.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 116,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The failures occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.