2003 FORD FOCUS Suspensionrear Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionrear Issues in the 2003 FORD FOCUS
8 suspensionrear 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 Suspensionrear Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER WET ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER ENCOUNTERING SNOW AND WET ROAD SURFACES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY PERFORMED A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCING. ALSO, THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WAS A MANUFACTURER DESIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE WEARING BADLY AND THE TOP OF THE RUBBER WAS LEANING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO PURCHASE A SUSPENSION BAR TO PLACE IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CHANGES ONE DEGREE. THE CONTACT WILL CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO INQUIRE ABOUT ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. UPDATED 5/7/09 *CN UPDATED 05/12/09.*JB
REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON FORD FOCUS 2003. THIS PART WHICH IS USUALLY GOOD FOR 75,000 TO 100,000 MILES FAILED DUE TO CORROSION ON BOTH REAR WHEELS. THE AXLE WAS ALMOST CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. A KNOWN PROBLEM ON PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS 2000, 2001 & 2002. AFTER THIS INCIDENT I WAS INFORMED BY MY NIECE AND BROTHER-IN-LAW THAT THERE FORD FOCUS MODELS OF THE SAME YEAR HAD ALSO FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY. FORD CLAIMS THAT THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. WHILE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THEY ALSO FOUND A BROKEN FRONT SPRING; FROM CORROSION; WHICH FORD ACKNOWLEDGES AND IS PAYING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRINGS; DUE TO A PREVIOUS RECALL. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AT $323.00 FOR THE AXLE AND ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR ALIGNMENT ETC. AFTER THE PARTS ARE REPLACED. *TR
MY 2003 FORD FOCUS SE STARTED TO SHAKE, PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT STARTING AROUND 50 MPH, TAKES BUMPS HARD AND BACK-END SWAYS. IT ONLY HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT. DEALER SAYS THE LEFT REAR KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY AND WHEEL BEARING NEED TO BE REPLACED, THAT IT WAS "BENT" AND I MUST'VE HIT SOMETHING WITH IT. THIS IS JUST NOT TRUE. 2000 FOCUS HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I THINK A BOLT CAME LOOSE, WEAKENING THE ASSEMBLY AND ALLOWING IT TO BEND THROUGH NORMAL USE. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 TO 45 MINUTES THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE HUB IS HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE REAR BRAKES ARE MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE BOTH REAR BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED.
DT: THE CONTACT STATES SHE OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. THE REAR TIRES KEPT GOING BALD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE ONLY. THE VEHICLE IS A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES. VEHICLE HAS 61,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE BACK FRAME TWO KITS, ONE ON EACH SIDE DUE TO AN ENGINEERING NOTICE PUT OUT ON THE TIRES. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THE SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND SHOCKS REPLACED RECENTLY WITH APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES ON THE CAR, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. CAR BOUNCED, AND WHEN SHE HIT A BUMP THE CAR PICKED UP, AND THE REAR END MOVED TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT. SHE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR REALIGNED AT LEAST SIX OR SEVEN TIMES. SOMETIMES THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO GO BACK THE VERY NEXT DAY TO HAVE IT ALIGNED AGAIN, AND THE DEALER...
REAR TIRE CUPPING AND INNER EDGE WEAR FROM MISALIGNMENT OF WHEELS. *JB
THE INSIDE OF THE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO WEAR WITH LESS THAN 20000 MILES. *NM WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE REAR END FISH TAILED. *TC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE EUROPEAN SUSPENSION. *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
Exterior Lighting
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