2004 FORD FOCUS Seats Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2004 FORD FOCUS
4 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN HEATED SEAT WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE SEAT STARTED TO SMOKE AND FIRE STARTED. THERE WAS A FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RECALL THAT I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF: TSB 04B16. THE FIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEATHER SEAT AND HEATING MECHANISM. FORTUNATELY ONLY A PURSE WAS INJURED AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE FIRE FROM SPREADING. THE ATTACHED PICTURES SHOW THE SEAT DAMAGE. THE CAR ALSO SMELLS OF SMOKE. THE EXPERIENCE WAS EXTREMELY SCARY AND AWFUL.
WHILE I AM DRIVING THE CAR AND IT IS MOVING, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS SUDDENLY DISENGAGING, MOVING BACK AND SO LEAVING MY DRIVING POSITION COMPROMISED, AS MY FOOT MOVES AWAY FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND MY ARMS ARE SUDDENLY OUTSTRETCHED REACHING FOR THE DRIVERS WHEEL SO THAT THERE IS A SUDDEN LOST OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AT THIS POINT. *TR
3/1/14: DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED THROUGH UPHOLSTERY AND CAUGHT FABRIC ON FIRE, WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER FOCUS OWNERS. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN (04B16); WHY NO RECALL? *TR
HEATED SEAT PAD IN BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT OVERHEATED AND BURNED HOLE THROUGH SEAT WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAD TO BE STOPPED ON SIDE OF ROAD AND BOTTLED WATER POURED ON SMOLDERING SEAT. FUSE FOR HEATED SEATS HAD TO BE PULLED, FUSE DID NOT BLOW ON ITS OWN. FORD TRAVELLING ENGINEERS INSPECTED SEAT AND FORD HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR SEAT AS CAR IS 16000 MILES OVER WARRANTY. ADVICE FROM FORD WAS TO CLAIM THROUGH OWNERS COMPREHENSIVE AND LET INSURANCE COMPANY RECOVER MONEY FROM FORD. AFTER SEEKING LEGAL COUNSEL DEALERSHIP HAS OFFERED TO REPAIR DRIVER'S SEAT AND INSPECT PASSENGER SEAT. PARTS ARE ON ORDER, OLD PARTS WILL BE RETAINED IN MY POSESSION. *TR
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Electrical System
62 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
34 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
20 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Air Bags
16 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Equipment
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Structurebody
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint