2004 Ford Focus: check engine light

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 Aug 22, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 250,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While driving various speeds, a loud noise was detected from the front of the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the key overheated in the ignition switch and the vehicle hesitated to drive when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact further mentioned that the vehicle's fuel consumption was higher than normal. The contact also mentioned that both passenger doors were inoperable. The contact mentioned that the driver's side door needed extra strength to open and the rear passenger door was stuck and would not open. The vehicle was taken to multiple unknown dealers where the contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced and the engine valve was stuck. The cause of the other failures was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

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 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 Jun 5, 2006 · Fuel system · 29,000 miles · NJ

My car is again in service due to a faulty gas cap. The wire which attaches the gas cap to car keeps getting caught when the cap is be screwed on. Check gas cap light comes on and then the check engine light comes on. This is the 4th time it is in the shop for this reason. I am told I have to check each time I get gas to make sure cap is on properly and that connecting wire is not caught. I don't believe most people have to do this. I believe the gas tank line was installed improperly and therefore it keeps causing this problem. Thank you.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Steering · 7,800 miles · CA

Vehicle was not not performing adequately. The check engine light came on. Steering column was defective, vehicle changed lanes on its on. The dealer stated no defects were found.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was not guaranteed to start. Sometimes the consumer has to turn the key 10 times. The vehicle acceleration is slow then fast then muted. The vehicle does not brake right and looses power. The vehicles steering is vaque. The consumer stated that the vehicle changes lanes without the consumer steering the vehicle in that direction. The consumer stated that the malfunction light came on twice and the dealer states nothing is wrong.

Filed Apr 30, 2004 · Engine · RI

While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test on vehicle and found that spark plugs and the head of the engine were worn. Mechanic replaced the spark plugs and the head engine.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Engine · 48,000 miles · AZ

While driving engine light illuminated, then vehicle stalled.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Engine · 48,000 miles · AZ

While driving the engine light illuminated. Then, vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.