Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"Power steering hose (actually pipe) corroded at junction and Ford said they no longer carried the part for a 2004. I bought a 2005 part that Ford said would not fit and it was the exact same part, bend for bend"
Michael K., NH (2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"#2 most dangerous - Rear end of this car unstable/slides out quickly on wet or slippery roads or bumpy cornering. Private shop replaced rear struts two years ago and did not correct problem"
L P., MI (2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"Had to replace both front shocks and rear struts"
Anonymous, NY (2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"The struts are going to need replacing"
Anonymous, VA (2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"I had to replace the right strut and spring, as well as the tire after the spring broke and tore a hole in the tire. My mechanic said springs breaking are common on these cars"
Anonymous, OH (2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"lots of squeaking/creaking before fixed"
Anonymous, NY (2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3-L 4 Cyl)"We have essentially rebuilt the entire front suspension system"
James W., IL (2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"A tie rod end required replacement"
Anonymous, QC (2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I have replaced ball joints, tie rods, gotten the car aligned and still the tire wear uneven and the car makes an unusual amount of noise when you go over bumps. I have purchased six new tires in the last 2 years because they wear out so fast (cheap"
Jeff C., TX (2004 Ford Focus LX 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Left rear tire had a bald spot on it from uneven wear"
Anonymous, OH (2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3-L 4 Cyl)
"There is a noise that happens when driving, and I was told the bushings will need to be replaced at some point during this year"
Anonymous, VA (2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3-L 4 Cyl)