2003 FORD FOCUS Electrical Systemignitionmodule Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionmodule Issues in the 2003 FORD FOCUS

7 electrical systemignitionmodule complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionmodule Complaints

#10220440 | March 7, 2008

PLACED KEY INTO 2003 FORD FOCUS AND CANNOT TURN KEY IN IGNITION. THE IGNITION IS LOCKED UP. CAR HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES!!! *TR

#10208848 | November 13, 2007

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 ME, AS I AM A SINGLE WOMAN. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND RECALL THEIR DEFECTIVE IGNITION CYLINDERS. I WILL NOW HAVE TO SPEND AT LEAST $400 TO FIX THIS, AND IT'S SOMETHING THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE WON'T HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, AS IT WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE MECHANISM. *TR

#10206260 | October 18, 2007

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 OR DAUGHTERS IN A DANGEROUS NEIGHBORHOOD, I WOULD JUST GO BERSERK. *TR

#10203423 | September 19, 2007

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 SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2007. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 24,000. *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITON MODULE WAS REPALCED. UPDATED 12/12/07

#10185557 | March 19, 2007

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.

#10156072 | April 25, 2006

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

#10137043 | September 20, 2005 Fire

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 LATCHES, BRAKES, AND ENGINE PROBLEMS. *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 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 System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 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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