2004 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 387 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,759miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Ford Focus, 1% of the 387 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,759 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I would like to have someone investigate the material used in the real wheel covers of the 2004 Ford Focus ztw wagon. I believe this product does not protect the vehicle from moving objects.”
NHTSA complaint #10062033, filed 2004-03“The contact stated while driving during winter conditions in the north east, the salt, sand and snow accumulate on the inside of the wheels causing the vehicle to vibrate violently. The dealership determined the wheels were so flat on the inside they were unable to shed these elements. The contact is unable to remove these elements at the car wash. The wheels have to be taken off and cleaned before the vehicle is safe to drive. Updated 03/28/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10152016, filed 2006-03, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. While driving 55-70 MPH, the vehicle and the steering wheel both began to shake. When the speed is below 55 MPH, the shaking will stop or decrease. When applying the brakes while driving, the contact heard metal on metal from the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. The dealer stated that the brakes were fine. The current mileage was 54,019 and failure mileage was 50,759. Updated 01/02/08 the consumer stated the vehicle squeaked and vibrated and when the brakes were applied there was a grinding noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210391, filed 2007-11, 50,759 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 21 | 1% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 | 32 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 | 22 | 10% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 28 | 2% |
| 2000 | 113 | 3% |
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 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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