FordFocus2003
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2003 Ford Focus Module Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 7, 2008 · 60,000 miles

    Module

    Placed key into 2003 ford focus and cannot turn key in ignition. The ignition is locked up. Car has only 60,000 miles!!! *tr

    ODI 10220440

  • November 12, 2007 · 51,256 miles

    Ignition · Module · Switch

    When i put my key into my car it will not turn. While this may not be an "obvious" safety risk, it can lead to serious problems if you are stranded somewhere. Ford knows about this problem with focus, yet has done nothing to correct it. I ended up stranded for over an hour as i waited for someone to pick me up, finally i banged the key out of frustration and i was able to turn it. This is a serious safety matter to…

    ODI 10208848

  • October 18, 2007 · 66,715 miles

    Module

    While in dangerous situation my ford focus again had a key fail in the ignition. I had taken it to ford, while still under warranty, and asked for it to be replaced and they said, "oh, it's ok, just jiggle it." that does not work. Eventually it will come free, usually, but now it seems to be permanently stuck. No, there is no tension on the steering wheel from a partly turned front wheel. If this happened to my wife…

    ODI 10206260

  • September 9, 2007 · 24,000 miles

    Module

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that the steering wheel has to be unlocked for the vehicle to start. On september 09, 2007, after many attempts, she was finally able to place the key in the ignition and unlock the steering column. On september 14, 2007, the contact had to leave the vehicle at her job because the steering column failed to unlock. The vehicle was towed to her residence. She…

    ODI 10203423

  • March 17, 2007 · 60,000 miles

    Module

    2003 ford focus - an apparent "known defect" yet still not a recall or reimbursable expense to fix. We are unable to start the car. The key goes into the ignition, but won't turn the switch... Ford's fix is to replace the cylinder at over $300.00 and a new security key at $150.00.

    ODI 10185557

  • January 8, 2006 · 60,000 miles

    Module

    The key goes into ignition but will not turn at all to start the car. This is a continued problem. In minnesota when it is 30 below, there is no excuse to not be able to start your car and failure to do so could result in serious adverse events on consumer health. I do not feel safe traveling in the vehicle and plan to sell is very soon. *jb

    ODI 10156072

  • September 16, 2005 · 30,000 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Module

    Dt: the consumer had problems with the vehicle since purchase. The vehicle caught on fire on september 16, 2005. The motor was off, and it burst into flames. The fire department came and they said it look like it started from the wiring harness. The vehicle stalled before it caught on fire. Was having the same problem two weeks before, and took it to dealer. They replaced some ignition items. Also, was having…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10137043