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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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Chart based on 104 repairs.
2004 Ford Focus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| 83000 mi US $470 |
The Oxygen Sensor keeps going bad frequently. I have taken it to many repair shops. Nobody has been able to fix it. This problem alone has cost me over $1200. This car is turning out to be a lemon. |
| 102000 mi US $600 |
Timing belt and water pump- brake pads |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 208000 mi US $500 |
Replaced engine |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 44000 mi US $400 |
Ignition switch failed to unlock steering wheel - a common problem on Focus, according to the locksmith who had to drill out the cylinder and replace it. All 2000-2004 Focus' ignition switches have failed Had to have car towed. |
| 58000 mi US $12 |
Transaxle AT mount to body collapsed. Used non-OEM part, will have to do it all over again, because aftermarket mount transmits incredible noise, vibration, harshness -- as bad as the collapsed original mount! Don't cheap out on an engine/trans mounts, use factory OEM parts. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $300 |
Crack in thermostat housing caused all of coolant to leak out. Thermostat housing was replaced. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78000 mi US $75 |
Thermostat got clogged and the car overheated. |
| 111534 mi US $100 |
Leaking coolant/ had to add coolant if driving rough ie in traffic |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $400 |
Fan blade on cooling fan broke off causing noise when at idle with air conditioning on. Replaced fan assembly. |
| 58000 mi US $1139 |
Car broke down on road; cooling fan broke, parts went into radiator. Towed to nearest shop; new cooling fan & radiator installed. New fan (redesigned by Ford) is louder and car still close to overheating. Back in shop. |
| 102000 mi US $462 |
Had solenoid affecting fuel system vaccuum replaced. Also had fuel injectors and throttle cleaned. |
| 127000 mi US $180 |
Broken radiator bypass pipe. |
| 127300 mi US $500 |
Replaced thermostat housing, O2 sensor and hose. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 145000 mi US $125 |
Passenger side engine mount |
| 160000 mi US $50 |
Known issue with the hidden pcv hose splitting creating vacuum leak. Also replace pcv hose. Must remove intake manifold and fan shroud to access the two parts. |
| 160000 mi | P1235 fuel pump control out of range. Fuel pump is fine. Misfire code does not correspond to a P1235. Control sensor maybe, but protected, and not known as a problem in this car. Car has had electrical gremlins for the last three years with various dash lights on while engine off. Could possibly be this. Time will tell. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 145800 mi US $750 |
One of four engine mounts. |
| 172000 mi US $150 |
Valve cover gasket leaking |
| 172000 mi US $99 |
Car had a intermediate skip. Noticeable when stopped at light. Determined that one spark-plug coils were failing. Shop wanted $800.00 to replace. I purchased for $99.00 and replaced in less than 20 mins. Since new paid $8K in repairs |
| 151000 mi US $50 |
Whistling sound and rough idle. Researched and found cracked PCV hose likely problem. Also needed throttle body cleaned as gas pedal sticking bad.Repair estimated at @600.00 so got new hose, PCV Valve, Throttle body cleaner, air intake seas |
| 155000 mi US $199 |
Had Thermostat and housing replaced due to throwing a code for insufficient temperature |
| 154000 mi US $100 |
Bad O2 sensor |
| 113300 mi US $350 |
Thermostat was apparently going bad, car overheated |
| 121000 mi US $1320 |
ignition coils failed, spark plugs burned |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 163000 mi US $25 |
vacuum line melted. |
| 55000 mi US $1500 |
PCM replaced, reflashed. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 89000 mi US $530 |
Water Pump |
| 116000 mi US $150 |
Broken motor mount |
| 118000 mi US $100 |
O2 sensor because barely failing smog testing |
| 125700 mi US $50 |
Engine mount replaced 6 months ago failed. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $600 |
New coils, plus some new spark plugs, and a new fuel filter. |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $120 |
Oxegen sensor replaced |
2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 160780 mi C $400 |
Coil also replaced ignition wires and plugs |
| 163140 mi C $600 |
Ignition switch |
| 167080 mi C $220 |
Short in wire to fuel pump |
2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 53000 mi | O2 sensor not working. Diagnosed as pinched wire to sensor, pinched by halfshaft on jounce. Dealer says common problem with this vehicle. |
| 47000 mi | Throttle body replaced due to high throttle resistance/sticking just off idle. |
2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 171000 mi | P0411 engine code, secondary air pump |
2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 38000 mi US $107 |
Replaced speed sensor on transmission (covered under warranty less deductible). |
| 84300 mi | Replace and re-weld 2 previously rusty exhaust hangers ($65+tax), check and clean rear drum brakes (free!) |
| 86000 mi US $484 |
Replaced right front engine mount (engine mounts: parts 3S4Z6038BA and the dogbone mount YS4Z6068AA) - the dogbone mount turned out to be fine. Cured raspy engine vibration on acceleration. |
2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $450 |
Ignition switch would not work and had to be repaired with a new switch. This is apparently a problem on many of these model Ford Focus vehicles. It's a very expensive repair that I was able to minimize by going to my local mechanic. |
| 77000 mi US $725 |
Car was misfiring. Had to replace plugs, valve cover gasket, and clean fouled air induction system. |
2004 Ford Focus 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 78000 mi £120 |
Exhaust system replaced |
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