2004 Ford Focus SE Sport from North America - Comments

I have recently purchased the ford Focus SE Sport and I find that the rear left wheel arch liner was not installed. The dealership could not explain why this liner was missing as some Focus SE models on their lot had all wheel liners installed. I have had the whole car treated for rust protection and have also purchased the missing liner and intend to have it fitted. I do wish to know the reasons why Ford is omitting this liner on some vehicles and whether this is a Company decision or an assembly mistake.

Is there any good reason why the left rear wheel liner is not installed on some Focus SE Cars?.

Is there a fire hazard in installing a wheel arch liner becaus of its proximity to the exhaust muffler.

Cars not having wheel arch liners are prone to premature bodywork corrosion. This is a particular concern for Canadians where so much road salt is used during the winter months.

A whole review about a plastic wheelhouse liner.

The Focus did not replace the Mystique, it replaced the Escort/Tracer.

Why not write something else about the car other than the wheel liner. And like the last guy said, the Focus did not replace the Contour/Mystique. I used to own a Contour. Once I got my 18th (not joking) recall, I dumped it for my Jeep which I had been wanting for a long time. Never again will own a Ford product.

Thank you so much for bringing to my attention about the Left Rear Inner Fender Splash Guard. I bought my 04 Focus in March and after reading your review, I checked my Focus and my Splash Guard was missing also. I took my car back to the dealer and they were going to put it on. They ordered the part and Ford sent back a special notice that said this was standard on the 04 Focus' that was assembled at the Wayne Assembly Plant from December thru mid April. I ask you, why would you put it on 3 wheels and not the 4th. After several phone calls to Ford and the Dealership, they are putting on the Splash Guard tomorrow at no cost to me. My sister bought a 04 Focus in another town and hers was missing also, and her Dealership is putting hers on at no cost to her. So your Dealership should take care of it also. Good Luck P.S. I think they run out of the part and decided not to put it on and call it standard on the Focus for 4 months. The 05 Focas', has all 4.