2004 Ford Focus: jerking or lurching

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 May 3, 2010 · Electrical · 92,590 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact was driving with the cruise control set at 80 MPH. When she attempted to turn on the headlights, the vehicle began abnormally jerking as if she was repeatedly tapping on the brakes. The trans axle cooling system warning light illuminated when she turned the lights off and on. The cruise control then became inoperable. The vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure and current mileages were 92,590.

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 14,478 miles · GA

Car was purchased new 6/15/04 with 317 miles. There has been over $1500 worth of factory work done on this vehicle from brake pads, rotors, sensor being replaced on transmission. Now the car is constantly jerking when accelerating at 20 MPH and stalling. On february 16th, my car wouldn't start and was jerking. I had it towed to my home. On friday, february 18th the radio came on without the key being placed in the ignition. I have filed the lemon law and suggest others do it as well if there problems aren't resolved. I was told my car has an electrical shortage, but don't want it back. I have a small child and am afraid something terrible will happen.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Brakes · MO

While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear and the vehicle jerked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, an d mechanic determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced. *ak the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on october 7, 2004 to have the rear brakes replaced. The dealer indicated that the replacement of the rear brakes would make the noise subside. As of november 5, 2004 the vehicle still makes noise.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Seats · 2,100 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

While as a sole driver and occupant of a 2005 ford focus, I was stopped at a red light and rear-ended by a four door 1995 dodge intrepid at a speed of approximatley 50 miles per hour. My driver's seat collasped in the collision which jerked my neck and back into the rear seat. As a result my thorasic spine, cervical sipne was so injreud as to cause my neck and back including my both arms to suffer a degree of paralysis, and injury to the upper spinal cord.