2004 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 387 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Ford Focus, 4% of the 387 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The bottom of my subframe is completely rusted out. I called Ford dealer and they told me it is because of the area I live in the vehicle has 151239 miles”
NHTSA complaint #11045793, filed 2017-11, 151,239 miles“I was backing out of my driveway when the right front coil spring broke puncturing my tire. My car is currently at the dealership getting repairs. (estimated repair costs are $782.).”
NHTSA complaint #10263827, filed 2009-04, 19,000 miles“Brake problem. At about 2000 to 3000 miles breaks starts to squeal and grind. Took it in to service at dealer complaining about problem, as it got worse and was not normal in 6,000 miles. Was told no problem, routine break in. Then at 12,000 miles still a problem. Went to another dealer, said the same thing. Now with nearly 18,000 miles, rotors are grooved very bad. Evidence and warning was evident in the earlier miles as well. Ford has done nothing to help. I feel they owe me a new pair of rotors and pads. Also, complained of clutch noise problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143114, filed 2005-11, 6,000 miles“When the car had ~ 3000 miles on it, we were driving on the freeway when it suddenly began to vibrate and shimmy like it had multiple flat tires. We pulled off and looked for problems but the tires were fine and nothing was obvious. When we began driving again there was no problem. The following day, the same problem occurred again and we took the car to the dealer. They found feathering on all tires and replaced all 4 tires and rebalanced them. About a week later while driving on the freeway a loud bang sounded in the rear of the car and it again began to vibrate and shimmy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078344, filed 2004-06, 3,000 miles“While driving, the consumer heard a loud boom. Upon making a right turn, the front of the vehicle collapsed. The ball joints were lying on the ground, the tie rod was broke in half and the brake had also broke in half. The vehicle was completely inoperable. The consumer stated she did not hit anything. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10105472, filed 2005-01, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058100Sep 9, 2014Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm (lca) can separate from forward attachment of subframe. Model 2001-04 escape.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 49 | 5% |
| 2002 | 109 | 12% |
| 2001 | 150 | 9% |
| 2000 | 390 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Focus
183 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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