2003 FORD FOCUS Wheels Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2003 FORD FOCUS

5 wheels 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 Wheels Complaints

#10633436 | September 15, 2014

WHEEL STUD ON FRONT, DRIVERSIDE BROKE OFF WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. BECAUSE OF STUD FAILURE, WHEEL NUTS AND WHEEL FLEW OFF VEHICLE, CROSSING ONCOMING LANE. IF DEFECT OCCURS ON OTHER VEHICLES ON A HWY OR AT HIGHSPEEDS. SEVERE INJURY COULD OCCUR. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED AND ON AN EMPTY STREET. FORD REPORTED NO WAY OF CHECKING ITS DATABASES FOR SIMILAR DEFECTS. *TR

#10248479 | November 11, 2008

MY 2003 FORD FOCUS ZTW HAS LUG NUT CAPS THAT DO NOT STAY ON. EVERY YEAR I LOSE SEVERAL CAPS AS THE TEMPERATURE CHANGES CAUSING THE METAL TO EXPAND MAKING THE CAPS LOSE. RECENTLY A CAP FLEW OFF AS MY I WAS DRIVING AND HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW LUCKILY NOT BREAKING IT. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE. *TR

#10197019 | July 20, 2007

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

#10155144 | April 12, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE WHEELS. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE TURNED INWARD BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THERE WAS WEARING PRESENT ON THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCHANGED.

#10021267 | June 8, 2003

WHEEL WAS DAMAGED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. DEALERSHIP FOUND WHEEL WAS CONSIDERED BY FORD TO BE A PRODUCTION ONLY PART AT THIS TIME. THE WHEEL WON'T BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC OR DEALERSHIPS UNTIL OCTOBER. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE SPARE WON'T WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORDS CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD OR WOULD DO TO HELP. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO DRIVE ON A SPARE FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT

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 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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