2003 FORD FOCUS Exterior Lighting Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2003 FORD FOCUS
8 exterior lighting 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lighting Complaints
DUE TO POOR DESIGN THE BULB MELTED THE SURROUNDING HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE UNIT HAVING TO BE REPLACED.
THE BACK DOOR LOCKS ON THIS CAR DO NOT WORK. THEY SAY A LUBRICANT WAS USED TO FIX THE RECALL ISSUE, HOWEVER, IF THAT WAS THE FIX, IT DID NOT WORK AND THE LOCKS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. THAT FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS IS INSANE TO ME, AS DOOR LOCKS SHOULD NOT JUST GO LIKE THAT. THE "FIX" WAS NOT A FIX AT ALL. ALSO, THE LIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE HORRIBLE. IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT IN AN UNLIT AREA. THERE IS NO VISIBILITY. I WAS TOLD ONCE A RECALL WAS PERFORMED IT WAS THEN DONE, HOWEVER, I DO NOT BELIEVE THE LOCK WAS TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY, THEREFORE, I FEEL FORD SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS. I HAVE APPLIED THE LUBRICANT AS THEY INSTRUCTED TO THE DOORS AND THIS DOES NOTHING. NEITHER DOOR WILL STAY CLOSED & OPENS IF DRIVEN.WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME, THERE...
MY CAR LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER, BUT WAS STILL RUNNING THEN FINALLY IT DIED. I LOST ALL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC BATTERY WAS DEAD SO I BOUGHT NEW BATTERY THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN, SO I BOUGHT NEW ALTERNATOR BECAUSE OLD ALTERNATOR WAS BAD, THEN NEW ALTERNATOR DIED WITHIN A MONTH. SAME PROBLEM, THEN I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND A FORUM ABOUT THE HATCH BACK FOCUS AND ITS WIRING PROBLEM INSIDE THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE. SO I PEELED BACK PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AND SURE ENOUGH THERE WERE EXPOSED WIRES JUST LIKE THE THOUSANDS OF POSTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL MY CAR OFF THE ROAD BEFORE IT DIED, BUT WITH SEVERITY OF THIS PROBLEM THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.
WHEN RIDING DOWN THE ROAD THE DOORS WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK BY THEMSELVES. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, IT CAME WITH MANY KEYS. WELL, THIS TIME WHEN IT LOCKED, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE IGNITION LOCKED AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED FROM SMITHFIELD NC; APPROXIMATELY AN HOURLY FROM MY HOME. THE MECHANIC CAN NOT GET IT UNLOCKED BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TO BE TURNED TO UNLOCK IT, VICE VERSA, AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. ALSO THE LIGHTING IS VERY POOR WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS AND I SEE THIS ON ALL THE VEHICLE FOR THAT YEAR AND MAKE AS I RIDE DOWN THE ROAD. MY CAR IS PARKED BECAUSE I CANT AFFORD TO FIX IT. I HAVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS STEERING AND IGNITION LOCK ISSUE. I AM WONDERING WHY THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN...
REAR CENTER MOUNTED STOP LIGHT FAILED AND THE TRUNK LATCH MECHANISM WOULD OPERATE WHILE DRIVING. THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS FAILED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE WIRING HARNESS HAS FAILED AT THE TRUNK LID JUNCTION. WIRES ARE SHORTING TOGETHER CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION. *TR
BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAVE MELTED THE BULB SOCKET AND THE LIGHT HOUSING. MY LOCAL FORD DEALER SAYS THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM AND HE HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. THE VEHICLE'S CHARGING SYSTEM IS PUTTING OUT ABOUT 15.5 VOLTS TO EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL HE ALSO SAYS THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM. ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE CABIN FILLS WITH THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER ALSO AGAIN I WAS TOLD THIS IS NO PROBLEM. *TR
2003 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DOOR SEDAN -- RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL SOCKET HAS MELTED TO TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY WHERE IT CANNOT BE REMOVED. BOTH TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND SOCKET HAVE TO BE REPLACED. LEFT REAR APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED ALSO, BUT BULB IS NOT OUT YET. IS THIS A FIRE HAZARD? IT DOES CREATE A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT'S TAKEN MY GARAGE AND THE FORD DEALER 3 WEEKS TO FIND THE CORRECT SOCKET TO FIT THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. *TR
2003 FORD FOCUS WAGON, TAIL LIGHTS MELTED BOTH SIDES WHERE YOU REPLACE THE BULB, CANNOT REPLACE THE BRAKE, RUNNING, TURN, BULB BECAUSE YOU CANNOT PULL THE BULB HOUSING OUT OF THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. FORD SERVICE DEPT. SAID TO LONG ON THE BRAKE PEDAL $160 EA. *JB
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
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 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