2004 Ford Focus engine problems
The 2004 Ford Focus has 35 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
35
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“As I was stopped at red light it stalled as I drove thru. So I pulled over. Got out to open hood. It was smoking.struggled to open hood. Ran around to get towel to smother the fire. But it was too far gone. Man told me just leave it. It was total loss.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2004 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2004 Ford Focus engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.