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2004 Ford Focus Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Focus has 8 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Ford Focus

Electrical
166
Brakes
36
Steering
29
Engine
26
Airbags
21
Latches & Locks
15
Suspension
15
Powertrain
12
Speed Control
12
Other
9
Structure
8
Seats
7
Tires
7
Fuel System
7
Visibility
6
Lights
5
Seat Belts
3
Wheels
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 14, 2021STRUCTURErear passenger door wont latch shut.Door flies open when making turns
Jan 4, 2020STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESIN JANUARY, I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC CRASH. I APPLIED THE BREAKS TO MY VEHICLE (GIVING PLENTY OF ...
Jan 26, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE TECHNI...
Dec 14, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ...
Mar 5, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD N...
Sep 3, 2007STRUCTURETHE DOOR HANDLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, FAIL TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT, ...
Jul 26, 2004STRUCTURETHE CIGARETTE LIGHTER AFTER BEING PUSHED IN GETTING HOT POPPED OUT OF THE HOLDER AND LANDED EITHER O...
Apr 1, 2004STRUCTURETHE REAR DOORS ARE INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE. THEY SOMETIMES JAM AND WILL NOT OPEN, AND THEN THERE A...

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