2003 Ford Focus Air Bags Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Frontal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The vin and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 01/26/2017*ct updated 7/13/18*jb *tr
ODI 10929640
Air Bags
On feb 11, 2015 i was driving to go to the vet. I had not been down that road in about 6 months. I came upon an area that was a very bad chunk of road...patches over patches and very bumpy. Then all of a sudden my car tilted to the right and there was a loud bang. It took me a couple seconds to realize what had happened. My airbag on the passenger side (side airbag) had deployed. Scared me! I had no idea why it had…
ODI 10717692
Air Bags
Airbag warning system light flashes on indicating possible failure or defective system but does not remain on. Light goes out about 1 hour or so of driving. *tr
ODI 10652079
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph over a pot hole, the air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective and both the driver's seat and the air bag needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10504718
Air Bags
While driving on the interstate at approx 70mph, i signaled my left turn signal. As i changed into the left lane, my driver's side airbag deployed for no reason. The driver's side window was open so some seat foam and smoke exited the vehicle and made contact with the vehicle behind me. I pulled over and the other driver stopped to see what happened and checked to see if i was okay. I was able to continue home. *tr
ODI 10469588
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side and the contact's vehicle spun around. The air bags did not deploy and the front driver's seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact sustained bruises, contusions, a tear to her spine, a broken rib, and heart problems as a result of the impact to her chest. In addition, the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10461688
Air Bags
Was traveling at 65mph on the highway when driver side airbag deployed for no reason. There was no impact. Dealership has been contacted. At this time there has been no resolution. *tr
ODI 10423855
Air Bags · Frontal
On 8/1/2011, going 40mph i hit a deer. The whole hood of my car is pushed in,my radiator is pushed in, i cannot open the hood, the deer is dead and both of the airbags failed to deploy. However my airbag deployment light did come on. What a defect. At 10 mph i could possible understand but at 40 mph, i bought the car brand new in 2003 for safety, now even if it were fixed i would be scared to drive it. *kb
Crash reported
ODI 10416808
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns 2003 ford focus. The vehicle slid on an ice patch , which caused her to loose vehicle control. The vehicle spun around several times and then collided on an embankment. None of the air bags deployed. She received injuries to her neck, feet, and ribs, the passenger received injuries to the spine. The insurance company concluded that the vehicle was completely destroyed. Also the ignition switch…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10297334
Air Bags · Frontal
Vehicle involved in serious frontal crash and airbags failed to deploy. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10261320
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated and as a result the horn was inoperable. The dealer informed the contact that the clockspring was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was approximately 76,000. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10416875
Air Bags · Equipment
I was on my way to tahoe in february 2006. It was rainy and the roads were a little wet. We hit a puddle and he car spun out hit both front and back ends from spinning out of control and smashed into the side walls. We were traveling about 45-50 mph. The air bag did not go off. From smashing in to the walls the passenger seat completely broke backwards. Almost in a laying down position and the seat belt was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10190797
Air Bags
I was in a car accident with my 2003 ford focus zts. My airbag did not deploy. The fire dept. And police dept. Both expressed disbelief that the airbag did not deploy. My car sustained extensive damage to the front end. The whole front end has to be replaced including both the frame rails, as well some engine components. I will know more when the repairs start. The vehicle i was involved in the accident with had…
Crash reported
ODI 10114648
Air Bags · Suspension
The vehicle hit a pot hole with the passenger side tire , causing the air bags to deploy on its own. The owner informed the manufacturer that the vehicle was involved in a side impact accident a year prior to this incident, and the air bags did not deploy. *ak another issue was that the left rear rotor had broken while the vehicle was in motion and the rear sensor assembly/abs was replaced. The root of this problem…
Crash reported
ODI 10112848
Air Bags
Traveling east-bound on i-10. Forced onto left shoulder by another vehicle. While attempting to move back onto the freeway was hit square on the drivers door by a pickup truck traveling in the same direction. Vehicle rolled 3-4 times before coming to stop. None of the front or side airbags deployed in the 2003 ford focus. The car only had 5000 miles on it. *nm
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10106573
Air Bags
Consumer stated that while traveling 60 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision.upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer did not sustain any injuries, but was quite sore. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10058053
Air Bags
I bought my first brand new car, 2003 ford focus! Since it's a brand new car, i expected it to be flawless. However, i was so disappointed when we found rust on the muffler, then on the metal frame in the dashboard area. We talked to the asst. Mgr (jay parker) on 8/24. I asked for the gm, but he said to call monday, 8/25 to see if he's in. He was in on monday, but they had me talk to another person, eddie suzui. He…
ODI 10036798
Air Bags
The accident that took place on 5/29/03 involved a 2003 ford focus station wagon driven by my son. There was impact where a parked car and a tree was involved,and the airbags did not deploy at all. I thought airbags were a safety feature that should help prevent bodily injuries. I wrot a letter to ford motor company yet i have received no response to this matter. I also spoke to one of their representatives by the…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10025668
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
Representing jesus rosales/ requesting information on recalls in regards to seatbelts, air bags and or saftey restraint system for the for focus years 1990-2003.*mr *cb the vehicle was traveling about 45 mph at time of the offset frontal crash. The driver's seat broke from its seat bottom attachements to the floor pan causing fatal injuries. Front seat passenger walked away from the crash. Cw
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 10031365
Air Bags · Seat Belts
While traveling at 40 mph a dog ran into the street and consumer's vehicle hit the dog. Upon impact, none of the bags deployed, and consumer sustained chest injuries. In addition, driver's side seat belt failed, it locked the driver in after the impact. However, passenger's side seat belt and rear seat belts functioned properly.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10044570