2003 FORD FOCUS Structurebodydoor Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodydoor Issues in the 2003 FORD FOCUS

4 structurebodydoor 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 Structurebodydoor Complaints

#10731680 | July 2, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BECAME AJAR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V030000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

#10275329 | June 30, 2009

I OWN A 2003 FORD FOCUS AND BACK IN FEBRUARY 2006 I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A RECALL TO FIX DOOR HINGES THAT BECOME HARD TO OPEN OR ACTUALLY BREAK. THEY COMPLETED THE WORK. AS I WAS DRIVING THE OTHER DAY MY REAR PASSENGER DOOR JUST SWUNG OPEN AND THE DOOR WILL NO LONGER LATCH. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID SINCE THEY PUT SOME GREASE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT ON MY DOOR BACK IN 2006 (THEY NEVER PUT A NEW LATCH ON THE CAR) THAT I AM OUT OF LUCK AND HAVE TO PAY THE $336 MYSELF TO FIX THE LATCH THAT I FEEL THEY SHOULD HAVE REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL IN THE FIRST PLACE. TWO OF MY OTHER THREE DOORS ARE GETTING HARD TO OPEN AND I FEEL IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEY COMPLETELY BREAK ALSO. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND THANK GOD...

#10149929 | February 10, 2006

WE BOUGHT OUR CAR USED IN NOVEMBER OF 2004, SINCE THEN, WE HAVE HAD THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BREAK TWICE AND THE PASSENGER HANDLE BREAK ONCE. OF COURSE, THIS IS NOT LIFE THREATENING BUT IT IS REALLY ANNOYING TO NOT BE ABLE TO GET YOUR CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT WITHOUT HAVING TO UNLOCK AND OPEN ALL THE DOORS BEFORE YOU CAN GET TO THE RIGHT DOOR. WE HAVE HAD THE HANDLES REPLACED TWICE WHICH WAS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, BUT IT IS BROKEN YET AGAIN, AND I'M NOT SURE OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL COVER IT. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH I CAN'T FIND ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE. *NM

#10127653 | July 6, 2005

DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE REAR DOOR ON THE WAGON DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN TURNING THEM OFF. DEALER WAS WORKING ON THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, DEALER WILL TAKE CARE OF THE DOOR AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR TRANSMISSION. *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 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 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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