2003 FORD FOCUS Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel Issues in the 2003 FORD FOCUS

4 electrical system instrument clusterpanel complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel Complaints

#10281323 | August 21, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE GAS GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO REGISTER THE FUEL LEVEL AND SPEED. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 7 TIMES A DAY. THE DEALER STATED THE COST TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE IS $70.00. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT HE IS AWARE THAT THE FAILURE EXIST WITH HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE; HOWEVER, HE WOULD ALSO HAVE TO MAIL THE PART TO BE REPAIRED BY ANOTHER FACILITY. THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 2 DAYS DUE TO THE ODOMETER READING. THE CONTACT IS REQUESTING THAT THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

#10227640 | May 13, 2008

2003 FORD FOCUS THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVABLE. *TR

#10218884 | February 22, 2008

I OWN A 2003 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH 27,000 MILES. FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OUT SUDDENLY. THIS IS NOT A FUSE PROBLEM, AS THE WAY TO GET THEM BACK ON IS TO TURN OFF THE HEADLIGHTS AND THEN TURN THEM BACK ON. OFTEN THIS PROBLEM WILL OCCUR SEVERAL TIMES DURING ONE TRIP; AT OTHER TIMES IT WILL "SOLVE" THE PROBLEM FOR MONTHS. IT HAS HAPPENED ON HIGH-SPEED HIGHWAYS AND IT IS DISCONCERTINGLY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS CRITICAL TO KNOW ONE'S SPEED. I BELIEVE (FROM THE INTERNET) THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE FOCUS. FORD, HOWEVER, DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM, OR HOW TO FIX IT OTHER THAN TAKING IT TO A DEALER AT MY EXPENSE. *TR

#10186572 | March 30, 2007

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FOR FOCUS WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE ODOMETER READING OF 38,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. BUT, WHEN SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST HER WITH THIS PROBLEM. WHEN THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE AT DEALER FOR SERVICE THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLE MELTED, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO FAIL. *AK

Other 2003 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignition 263 complaints Electrical System 136 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 98 complaints Steering 50 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 49 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 28 complaints Suspension 26 complaints Unknown Or Other 25 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 24 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 24 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 23 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 22 complaints Air Bags 20 complaints Engine 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 18 complaints Equipment 13 complaints Seats 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Steeringcolumn 13 complaints Structurebody 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Seat Belts 11 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 9 complaints Structure 9 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 7 complaints Service Brakes 7 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 7 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 6 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Tiressidewall 5 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 4 complaints Wheelsrim 4 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint

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