2004 Ford Focus Exterior lighting Problems

“Driving my 2004 Ford Focus, when I turn on the left blinker and it starts blinking very fast so I assume it needs a new bulb or fuse. I go to replace the bulb only to find that the housing unit holding the bulb for the blinker is melted. Now I have to replace the entire thing and this cost me $120.00 dollars. Fast forward six months, not only is the left blinker out but now the right blinker as well, and guess what same problem not just a bulb but both housing units have melted and need to be replaced. …”

“My vehicle instrument cluster failed causing alternator to die and false readings on the dash with multiple alerts such as battery, airbag , oil and incorrect speed dial. The vehicle instrument failed at 30,000 miles and if you search it is a very common issue with the Ford Focus vehicle's. The vehicle staled and died while being drove in town and thank god it did not happen while on the highway.”

“1) turned headlight swith to on on my 2004 Ford Focus ztw 2) turning the headlights on caused the rear hatch to open uncommanded. 3) I removed the cover from the hatch and disconnected the wiper motor and latch unlock solenoid connectors. Then, to find the possible problem, I inspected the wire bundle in the area of the hatch hinge and found several wires frayed and broken. So turning on the headlights apparently sent a signal (short) to the latch solenoid. A friend had a similar problem. His hatch would pop open when the ignition was turned to start the car. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. While preparing to make a right turn at approximately 45 MPH, the right turn signal failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the burning and melting of the turn signal bulb socket. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $300.00. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a three separate occasions for the identical failures. The manufacturer was notified and reimbursed for the prior service repair. Also, performed one free remedy repair on the vehicle. …”

“2004 Focus belt tensioner broke and battery failed. The front door had to be aligned and the door seal was replaced. The throttle cable had to be re-routed due to the cable binding. The front wheel bearings were replaced. The left rear motor assembly was replaced, the 3rd brake light lens and right side cv axle was replaced. The transmission started shifting erratically. The consumer attempted to make a turn, and the transmission would shift from 1st to 2nd gear until the engine revved up past 6000 RPM. The consumer was told there was a problem with the servo pistons. …”