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2004 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
Chart based on 104 repairs.
2004 Ford Focus electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (52%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 40000 mi US $100 |
Erratic bouncing of gauges, lights and radio go on and off, mystery battery drain -- Added 10GA ground wires to engine block, body from battery ground terminal - fixed. Windshield washer pump failed - very little use in the car's lifetime. Had to pull front L wheel, inner fender shield to access pump. Replaced original 2-way pump [1 outlet for windshield, 1 outlet for rear window] with 1-way pump [cheap]; |
| 62000 mi US $25 |
Took it to a shop who replaced the tensioner pulley and recharged the A/C. Cost about $235 for shop repair/AC recharge. Noise when A/C compressor switched on; thought it was idler pulley for serpentine belt and replaced it, but was not. |
| 75000 mi US $130 |
Driver's door electric window mechanism failed. I bought part from Rock Auto, installed it myself. On single driver's door: Metric and SAE fasteners, hex head, phillips screw head, torx heads. A nightmare unless you've got all the tools required just to r & r window mechanism & door skin. Ford makes it hard to work on purposely so you'll take it to the dealer. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $100 |
Needed new battery |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 97000 mi US $550 |
Replaced alternator |
| 102000 mi US $200 |
Replaced alternator, again. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 132000 mi US $180 |
Starter replaced due to off and on clunk at the moment of starting. Turns out starter was never the issue as the clunk was the early sign the PS motor mount was going. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $1320 |
The car would abruptly stop running, warning lights would come on. Very unreliable for any distance, alternator failed, |
| 120000 mi US $172 |
Vehicle would not start, jumpstart attempt was not successful |
| 127000 mi US $74 |
Engine starter would not crank. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $1500 |
Starter replaced. Battery charge light still lit, TSB stated instrument cluster needs to be replaced. Did not replace. Alternator replaced. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52080 mi C $110 |
Turn signal relay replaced. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 67300 mi US $559 |
Short in battery cable. Replaced positive cable. |
| 223000 mi US $640 |
A/C recharged. No previous recharges. Alternator stopped charging. May have been related to overcharging an AGM motorcycle battery (using jumper cables). |
| 228000 mi | Replaced headlamp bulbs- Sylvania Xtravision, 2 PK: $26.99 |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $370 |
Alternator replaced, tensioner pull replaced |
| 92000 mi US $267 |
Car suddenly died while driving, one shop said battery was OK. Battery cable off of positive looked really bad. Managed to get car to dealer, electrical system was checked. Decided it was just a battery after cleaning terminals. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 85560 mi $100 |
starter |
2004 Ford Focus 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 150000 mi US $345 |
The alternator had gone bad. It was draining the battery and caused it to stop running while on the interstate. |
| 175000 mi US $215 |
Alternator died. |
2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43000 mi | Replaced left headlight bulb and left side marker bulb. |
| 47000 mi US $77 |
Headlight took 15 min to change, car design makes it a bit hard to replace, but it's ridiculous for the dealer to round up to 1/2 hour labor and charge $77 total for replacing a $5 part. Next time I'll do it myself even if it takes me an hour. |
| 55000 mi US $82 |
Foglight bulb replacement took 15 minutes billed 30 minutes. |
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