2003 Ford Focus Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 23
- 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.
Among these 23 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
In march 2013 i took my ford focus in to replace motor mounts, returned in april for the same awful vibration while heater was on and while idling. The mechanic checked and found that one of the motor mounts was faulty and he replaced. I am taking my focus back for the third time because it is still vibrating while in idle while the ac is on. The first few times after he replaced the faulty motor mount it did the…
ODI 10605657
Engine And Engine Cooling
This vehicle with 110k miles turns out the valve seat of cylinder #4 broke off inside the engine and irreparably damaged the piston, cylinder and cylinder head of which the only way to fix this is with a replacement engine. This option is more than what the car is valued. On further research of both my mechanic and i as we searched the web, it appears that this happens more frequently than it should. It seems that…
ODI 10438802
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the timing belt fractured and resulted in complete engine failure. The technician stated that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was…
ODI 10392519
Engine And Engine Cooling
Safety hazard-- upper motor mount on 2003 ford focus malfunctions/ disintegrates within three months of installation; whether by garage, dealer, or owner. In seventeen months, i have had to replace the mount (when caught) four times and found it again needs replacement. The oem parts say guaranteed but it constantly cost to remove, repackage, ship, and then replace. *tr
ODI 10362247
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated the vehicle was parked with the engine running when the engine began abnormally jumping. A local mechanic was contacted who advised that the timing belt was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10346991
Engine And Engine Cooling
Coolant leak and engine overheating. Fortunately noticed it before the engine seized. Stopped vehicle and topped up with fluid to just make it back to home. Diagnosis indicated that none of the hoses were defective. Performed an internet search for the problem. Many people have documented this problem on the internet - its a leak form the thermostat housing. Defective part ! *tr
ODI 10280481
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 ford focus, early morning squeaking, mid day, vibrating, late afternoon, car starts to shake excessively and as i drive into my driveway a really loud banging noise comes from the front of the car, so loud it scared me, i turned the car off and open the hood of the car and notice that the metal mounts that hold the engine broke in half and a piece was still on the motor. My engine was hanging from the left…
ODI 10268273
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle caught on fire on april 12th, 2008. 2-3 hs after being parked on the street the vehicle was on fire. The cause has not been determined yet, but according to the fire investigation unit the fire apparently started near the console area. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10226765
Automatic Transmission · Column · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rim · Seat Belts
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. *jb
ODI 10153418
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition
2003 ford focus ignition key would not turn. Vehicle also shows sign of stalling. *ts ***no answer required*** *jb
ODI 10148661
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was sitting in driver's side of 2003 ford focue, car was turned on and parked. Car shut off by itself and i then smelled smoke. I opened hood and there was a fire on rear-side of engine - no sign of any oil spillage..
Fire reported
ODI 10129424
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
After placing the down payment of $1500 and completing the paperwork. Not even a week later the car began to stall on the freeway and eventually stopped on me in the middle of rush hour traffic. The car was able to restart and i drove it to freeway ford here in houston, tx. Each time they couldn't find what the problem was. I hadn't enjoyed the car over a month because the car was given me problems when i had it and…
ODI 10239283
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving, the engine stalled intermittently. The consumer managed to restart the vehicle. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10105221
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer noticed that after shifting vehicle into reverse and without warning, the engine stalled. Dealership wasn't able to duplicate problem. Please provide further information. *la
ODI 10079280
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer noticed after depressing the gas pedal to merge on to freeway vehicle started hesitating and shifted into full throttle. Please provide further information. *la
ODI 10079279
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 5 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10067320
Engine And Engine Cooling · Wheel Bearing
While driving at 60 mph the consumer heard a loud grinding sound coming from beneath the vehicle. The dealer examined the vehicle and replaced the wheel bracket and bearing on the right front side of the vehicle. Now the problem is occurring again on the exact same side of the vehicle. Also when the vehicle is at a stop sign the engine will rev up severely, even when the consumer's foot is on the brakes. *nm
ODI 10082095
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. Please provide any additional information. *nm
ODI 10054113
Automatic Transmission · Bead · Caliper · Engine And Engine Cooling · Pads · Vehicle Speed Control
. The national highway traffic safety administration. On october 31 of 2003, i purchased ford focus se, brand new.. For five month i own this vehicle, i was in the shop for all kind different problems 9 times. It was: constant very strong vibration while driving at any speed, constant grounding noise comes from engine site and transformed to an ultrasound noise at hire speed, the squealing has intensified and sounds…
1 injury
ODI 10068068
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start in the mornings and it would idle extremely roughly. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure and remedy the issue. In addition, the motor mounts had to be replaced and the air conditioner would not blow cold air. The contact is in the process of determining the cause of the failures.…
ODI 10239817
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle idles roughly. Engine skips , and the front end shakes.*ak
ODI 10098957
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition
I had a crack in the coolant reservoir that i took to get repaired. I drove my car there, turned the car off while waiting for the customer in front of me to pull up. I turned the car back on and pulled it up to where the serviceman was waiting. I turned the car off. I gave them my information. The serviceman then took my car, started it, and drove it into the service bay. They did the work on the car and then…
ODI 10227494
Engine And Engine Cooling · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2003 ford focus svt. (850 miles) car has a high speed surge and a bad miss off the line. No matter how much you play with the clutch pedal and the gas the car always falls on its face then picks back up.(realy bad when its cold) its been at the dealership 3 times. The 1st time they said it was a pinched fuel line and the gas tank had to be droped. 2nd time was the same a pinched fuel line. And now the 3rd time their…
ODI 10023798