Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2004 Focus.
On acceleration from stop car tacks out to 6 and transmission revs then shifts very hard, called Ford and they told me it was they way I drive my car. Said transmission learns how to shift that way, car still not repaired.
I was on my way home and I started to here a noise from the front end. Then it felt like my car was stopping while I was accelerating. When I put it in reverse my front tires locked. I put it in neutral to try to push it back put it would not move. I had my kids in the car and I was glad we were not in traffic. I took it to a dealer and they are taking their time and haven't looked at yet. I pay 334. A month and my car is a death trap. I have nothing to drive and I cant afford to keep up a rental car. 2004 Ford Focus.
Car was purchased new 6/15/04 with 317 miles. There has been over $1500 worth of factory work done on this vehicle from brake pads, rotors, sensor being replaced on transmission. Now the car is constantly jerking when accelerating at 20 mph and stalling. On February 16th, my car wouldn't start and was jerking. I had it towed to my home. On Friday, February 18th the radio came on without the key being placed in the ignition. I have filed the lemon law and suggest others do it as well if there problems aren't resolved. I was told my car has an electrical shortage, but don't want it back. I have a small child and am afraid something terrible will happen.