2004 Ford Focus: hesitation when accelerating

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 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 May 16, 2007 · Fuel system · 53,898 miles · IL

Raw fuel leaks from gasoline evaporative canister when vehicle has been recently fueled. Driveability problems accompanying leakage. Includes difficulty starting/ hesitating/surging at highway speeds, and stalling at low speed maneuvers.

Filed Jan 6, 2007 · Acceleration · WI

At 40,000+ miles my 2004 needs to have the throttle body replaced: cost-$130.25 + tax and $94 labor. The ford representative in the service center has had his ford focus throttle body replaced 3x with 40,000 miles. I am told the part is being re-designed. The reason I am aware of it is that someone called in on car talk about the same concern and they diagnosed it. At 58 miles an hour I notice the hesitation. The service center seems to have two voices--one to have it fixed and the other to leave it be until it gets worse. Is this part generally not designed properly because of the brass and plastic interface? How dangerous it it not to get this item fixed immediately. Is the design flawed?the part number to be replaced is: 3s4z 9e926 AC: body asy carbur ep.

Filed Nov 18, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 6,000 miles · NY

Brake problem. At about 2000 to 3000 miles breaks starts to squeal and grind. Took it in to service at dealer complaining about problem, as it got worse and was not normal in 6,000 miles. Was told no problem, routine break in. Then at 12,000 miles still a problem. Went to another dealer, said the same thing. Now with nearly 18,000 miles, rotors are grooved very bad. Evidence and warning was evident in the earlier miles as well. Ford has done nothing to help. I feel they owe me a new pair of rotors and pads. Also, complained of clutch noise problem. I have heard of a tsb claiming certain 2004 focus have a transaxle misalignment causing pre-mature clutch wear and noise. Wiper switch has been replaced by rc lacy ford, better service, but they won't service me anymore, since I did not buy it there, and ravena is so close. I need to contact crossroads about all future warranty issues and complaints. Doors in the rear also stick, and wear of door striker is evident. Tires have also been worn pretty bad pirelli 195/60 r15. Back pair are totally bald, and only have had like 18,000 miles, I think it was a alignment issue, which for a car 17 months old should not be an issue. I noticed wear at around 13,000 miles. During my second tire rotation. Have had too many problems with this new vehicle. Also issues with extreme chipping around the rear wheel well. Also have had a hesitation problem at about 25 MPH. #rd gear used to be difficult to engage. Please help me resolve these issues. I got nowhere with the dealers myself. The VIN is not the appropriate VIN. My car is a 2004 zx5 duratec 2.3e 5 spd. Almost all options included. Thank you.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Fuel system, Suspension · 33,000 miles · CA

Steering and suspension/ center support bearing/part# y542-3b436-a failed... Believe car sold out of allignment. Rear-end, believed cause all wear on front suspension components, uneven wear on all tires also, and wobbly unstable rear end. Car was repaired 6-3-2005 also, the throttle body linkage had to be replaced, worn out, was causing sudden acceleration and hesitated acceleration, sometimes acting like stuck....

Filed Apr 7, 2005 · Electrical · 19,492 miles · PA

Vehicle hesitated/stalled when applying the accelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions. The first time dealer replaced the coil assembly, spark plugs and spark plug wiring. Within two weeks or less the problem recurred. The last two times dealer informed the consumer that they could not duplicate the problem.