After selling nearly 1,000,000 units in its first few years of production, the Ford Focus has established itself as stylish domestic alternative to the import invaders on the popular sport-compact scene. The engine temp gauge was moving back and forth, I rolled down the windows and blasted the heat. Could be related to a stabilizer bar mechanic installed 2 months ago in my opinion. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur. Despite its growing popularity amongst automotive enthusiasts, the Focus has yet to gain a foothold in automotive media--till now! Minor issue at this point.
The most common failure is the passenger side followed by the transmission mount and then the dogbone mount which is under the car. First pump did not work as well as original so a second one had to be installed. Common problems of the 2003 Ford Focus 1,009 problems have been reported for the 2003 Ford Focus. Each year for the last 3 years the air conditioning would not work. The air conditioning clutch wore out down in Phoenix and I ended up replacing that myself.
Needed to take to specialty shop to diagnose. The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2003 Ford Focus in 2003. Who we are: We try to be a helpful discussion-driven community while maintaining high-quality discourse and topical content. Unfortunately the resulting damage makes turning right problematic. The following chart shows the 24 most common problems for 2003 Ford Focus. Transmission shop said it was fuel pump. Other than that they are great cars, I've owned 3 of them.
Local garage drilled and replaced ignition cylinder - could not program key. A friend of mine has one clocked at around 180k. Comments cannot be excessively argumentative, insulting, or otherwise generally uncivil. Just take care of it and keep up with maintenance and that car will last very long. CalRecycle reports that as many as 15 million Californians still abide by the rule of… When new car shopping, it can be difficult to balance front-of-the-valet style with working-at-the-valet prices, but it turns out there are plenty of attractive cars that satisfy the emotional and sensible arguments. Keep an eye on your cooling system and make sure you check it every once in a while.
The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling 71 problems. Most valet attendants cannot seem to figure them out. Discovered after Idle Contr Motor fixed. The car made it home and there weren't any issues after that but when I got my new car about a year later, I think the heater core was clogging up because the heat wasn't very warm in a Minnesota winter. Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately! The clock no longer appears when the engine is off. I'm just worried that after twelve or so years, despite the low mileage, some major components might be ready to go at a moment's notice. The agency asserts that drivers who change their engine oil every 3000 miles are wasting money and resources, and also causing environmental damage.
Who we aren't: We are not a concierge service or a promotional platform. First fill got 27 mpg. Grandparents also passed it down to me at 40k miles. The t-stat failed one summer day driving in rush hour traffic in Phoenix Arizona. When I had a check engine light that I couldn't get to clear until we changed spark plugs. Overall, I really got my money back with this car in spite of this problem. For more information, refer to this page:.
One failed after a year. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 494 problems. While stopped at a light, engine and all electrics shut off and would not restart. It looks like you've got a potentially good deal for yourself. Last year I just lived with it and this year I am donating the car. This European-developed car offers ride comfort and agility on par with respectable sport sedans.
Better but still not good enough. The repair too two days to complete due to the driveshaft being stuck in the transmission. At my age, I will need a car that allows Halogen or other illumination. If it isn't out, it soon will be. The Focus manages to be both logical in its design as well as fun to drive. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2003 Focus is 1,009 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Ford Focus is 878. I was hospitalized and when I got it back it was driven for me.