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 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
Location |
GARDEN CITY, MI |
Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Vehicle |
2003 FORD FOCUS |
Transmission |
Automatic |
Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
Fuel type |
Gas |
Occurences |
1 |
Crash involved |
N |
Injuries |
0 |
Deaths |
0 |
Source |
NHTSA Website |
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All Complaints
PISTON IN TRANSMISSION DETERIORATED CAUSING SHIFT SOLENOID AND VALUE BODY TO GO BAD AT 71,000 MILES, FRONT DRIVERS SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNBUCKLE, REAR SEAT BELTS WILL PERIODICALLY NOT BUCKLE, NOW BLOWING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE, RIMS ARE SEIZED WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE TIRES, NO MATTER IF IT WAS JUST TAKEN OFF 5 MINUTES PREVIOUSLY TO TAKEOFF; IGNITION SEIZED AND ENDING UP HAVING TO REBUILD STEERING COLUMN.