2004 Ford Focus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.1 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.1 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Ford Focus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2004 Ford Focus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 214.8 g/km | 221 g/km | 227 g/km | 230 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.11 | $14.57 | $15.04 | $15.19 | $19.60 |
2004 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 595 L (21 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,625 | US$2,700 | US$2,767 | US$2,800 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,822 | $2,914 | $3,008 | $3,038 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 387 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (184), service brakes (47) and latches/locks/linkages (29). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V030000 | 2005-02-01 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2004 Ford Focus
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2004 Ford Focus for sale by us right now. Before buying the 2004 Ford Focus, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 387 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, service brakes and latches/locks/linkages. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Combined fuel use is 9.1 L/100 km: about 27 litres for 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $141.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,625 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space and size
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. With 1,019 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who it is for
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the Focus on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,625 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.11 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ready when you are
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Ford Focus from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Ford Focus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Ford Focus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Ford Focus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Ford Focus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Ford Focus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Ford Focus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,625 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2822.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.