2003 FORD FOCUS Problems & Complaints
Read complaint(s) filed for the 2003 FORD FOCUS.
These complaints & problems includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process.
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Vehicle Information (969 Complaints)
| Date reported |
Sep 23, 2003 |
| Location |
EAST NORWICH, NY |
| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicle |
2003 FORD FOCUS |
| Transmission |
Not Specified |
| Drivetrain |
Not Specified |
| Fuel type |
Gas |
| Occurences |
1 |
| Crash involved |
N |
| Injuries |
0 |
| Deaths |
0 |
| Source |
Consumer Letter |
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All Complaints
PROBLEMS WITH WATER IN VEHICLE'S ENGINE. CONSUMER DROVE OVER A PUDDLE AND VEHICLE WAS SPLASHED ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE OPPOSITE LANE. APPROX. 50 FEET FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE NEXT MORNING SOMEONE FROM THE SERVICE DEPT. STATED THE ENGINE WAS FLOODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT $5000. THIS WASN'T COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE DEALER WOULDN'T OFFER A RENTAL VEHICLE SO THE CONSUMER FELT HE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO HAVE THE WORK DONE. AN INDEPENDENT COURT CERTIFIED AUTO EXPERT STATED IN HIS OPINION THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS INCAPABLE OF BEING DRIVEN THROUGH PUDDLES DUE TO LOW AIR INTAKE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT.
