1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Accelerator Pedal

2003 Ford Focus Accelerator Pedal Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 10, 2016

    Accelerator Pedal

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was getting stuck and failed to release. The contact constantly had to maneuver the accelerator pedal due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic more than twice for repairs, but was unable to provide a solution to prevent the failure. In addition, the vehicle was taken to a dealer (advantage ford lincoln,…

    ODI 11023007

  • August 1, 2005 · 46,500 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Dt: the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated when he depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle lurched forward about two feet. He had to press hard on the brakes to keep the vehicle from lurching forward. This did happen every time the contact drove the vehicle. The contact has contacted the service dealer, and they stated that it could be something within the computer, but they were not sure what…

    ODI 10137120

  • September 7, 2004 · 6,980 miles

    Accelerator Pedal · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The temperature had become colder and the accelerator would not depress without force. The problem would occur whenever the vehicle sat overnight or for several hours. The consumer would depress the accelerator until it would move downwards. The vehicle would lunge forward. It would take 4-5 depressions until the accelerator would move downward. Other problems were the brakes squealing and the vehicle suffered from…

    ODI 10099298

  • 8,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Consumer complained about unexpected acceleration. Consumer stated vehicle rumbled as it accelerated. When the brakes were applied vehicle would not stop. Vehicle began to surge forward. Driver put the vehicle in park so that it would come to a stop. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. However, dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. *ak consumer brought vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion,…

    ODI 10062860