1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2003 Ford Focus Fuel/Propulsion System 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
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 6, 2017 · 172,255 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other

    Carhop car lots, not only in tulsa, but in surrounding areas, are selling cars that are unsafe, at any cost. The problems range from warped frames, cracked stress points, leaky fuel systems, electrical issues that couldn't be fixed by duct tape, even though it's visible where they re-taped things. Exhaust coming inside the vehicle, engine drive train issues that have been temporarily repaired, so they will run…

    ODI 11056536

  • August 8, 2016 · 117,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Car starts but when put in gear, stalls out. Engine will run with foot on gas pedal but stalls our when placed in gear. **happens only in very hot weather temperatures. Search web for ford focus stalling out in hot weather. Hundreds and hundreds are reporting this problem but no solutions from anyone including ford. Very dangerous to have car quit running at stop signs, intersections etc. No answer from ford in…

    ODI 10896586

  • April 4, 2015 · 170,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Car comes to a traffic stop and dies. Had been shaking prior and had a diagnostic done only to spend $150 to have it no better . Took it to a better mechanic who said the valve seat dropped. I owe 2k on this car and it is worthless not to mention i am a student who has to go to work and classes with absolutely no recourse here. How do i keep my job or my status in college shame on ford you started me out with a…

    ODI 10712756