Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Ford Focus has 29 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
29
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2018 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN JAMMED WITHOUT W... |
| Jun 28, 2018 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY VEHICLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED CAUSING ALTERNATOR TO DIE AND FALSE READINGS ON THE DASH WITH ... |
| Aug 9, 2016 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED TO THE RIGH... |
| Jun 9, 2015 | STEERING | I PARKED THE CAR OVER NIGHT. IN THE MORNING ON MY WAY TO A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT I INSERTED THE KEY I... |
| Feb 10, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH,... |
| Apr 8, 2011 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A WHINING SOUND WHENEV... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ATTEMPTED TO START CAR AND STEERING COLUMN AND IGNITION WAS LOCKED. I CAN'T GET EITHER TO TURN. *T... |
| Jan 16, 2011 | STEERING | 2004 FORD FOCUS WAGON GOT INTO CAR TO DRIVE SOMEWHERE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP, PERFECTLY... |
| Sep 8, 2010 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY KEY IGNITION HAS LOCKED UP ON MY 2004 FORD FOCUS LEAVING ME STRANDED AND COSTING ME TIME FROM WOR... |
| Feb 4, 2010 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FORD FOCUS 2004 IGNITION LOCKED. OPENED CAR AS USUAL, INSERTED KEY IN IGNITION TO TURN AND STEERING ... |
| Dec 10, 2009 | STEERING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | NO EVENTS PULLED INTO PARKING LOT LEFT CAR FOR FEW MINUTES CAME BACK AND THE IGNITION WAS LOCKED SOL... |
| Jul 17, 2009 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I TRIED TO START MY 2004 FORD FOCUS ZX3 ONE NIGHT ONLY TO FIND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION ... |
| Jan 1, 2009 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW, THE IGNITION AND/OR STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN I TRY TO PUT THE KEY IN TO S... |
| Dec 14, 2008 | STEERING,SEAT BELTS | THE IGNITION ON MY 2004 FORD FOCUS HAS LOCKED UP IN THE PAST AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO UNLOCK IT WITH ... |
| Dec 1, 2008 | STEERING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 2004 FORD FOCUS (MANUAL TRANS) LOCKED UP THE STEERING COLUMN. LUCKILY THE ... |
| Jun 23, 2008 | STEERING | I HAVE A 2004 FORD FOCUS. I PARKED MY VEHICLE AT CHURCH ON SUNDAY AND WHEN I CAME OUT - I PUT MY KE... |
| Mar 14, 2008 | STEERING | I HAD PARKED MY CAR AND WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AGAIN, THE WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT BECOME UNLOCK... |
| Sep 18, 2007 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE SHIFTER, STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION KEY ALL LOCK UP ON MY 2004 FORD FOCUS. I SIMPLY GUIDE MY ... |
| Jul 3, 2007 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 55-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL ... |
| Jul 12, 2006 | STEERING | DEAR SIR, DURING A NORMAL RIDE THE STEERING WAS BLOCKED-OUT. I WAS CLOSE TO A CRASH. CAR IS A FORD F... |