general problems of the 2003 Ford Focus

Airbag warning system light flashes on indicating possible failure or defective system but does not remain on. Light goes out about 1 hour or so of driving.

While driving on the interstate at approx 70mph, I signaled my left turn signal. As I changed into the left lane, my driver's side airbag deployed for no reason. The driver's side window was open so some seat foam and smoke exited the vehicle and made contact with the vehicle behind me. I pulled over and the other driver stopped to see what happened and checked to see if I was okay. I was able to continue home.

I was on my way to tahoe in February 2006. It was rainy and the roads were a little wet. We hit a puddle and he car spun out hit both front and back ends from spinning out of control and smashed into the side walls. We were traveling about 45-50 mph. The air bag did not go off. From smashing in to the walls the passenger seat completely broke backwards. Almost in a laying down position and the seat belt was completely extended and wouldn't retract. Car was totaled. At the time there were no serious injuries. But 8 months after the accident I started having grand mall seizures.

I bought my first brand new car, 2003 Ford Focus! since it's a brand new car, I expected it to be flawless. However, I was so disappointed when we found rust on the muffler, then on the metal frame in the dashboard area. We talked to the asst. Mgr (jay parker) on 8/24. I asked for the gm, but he said to call Monday, 8/25 to see if he's in. He was in on Monday, but they had me talk to another person, eddie suzui. He said to bring the car in and ask for him. As soon as we got there, we were told to bring the car to the service area, and robert enriques, the service advisor examined the car, and went through the list of problems about the car. He did say the rust on the muffler is just "surface" rust, but the other rust is "more than surface rust". I asked him why Ford sells cars with rust in it. He just shrugged his shoulders and said nothing. I told him that I didn't want the car anymore, so I asked to see the gm. Robert said he'll get the gm, but a few minutes later, the asst. Mgr came to talk to us. Basically, jay confirmed what robert already told us, and truly emphasized that the car does have serious rust on the frame, and that we're not just imagining it! it is not just surface rust!robert enriques took pictures of the rust and sent them to digital imaging. Robert told me that manufacturer won't take the car back. He also said that the Ford service rep will be here in hawaii on 9/8, and he'll show the pictures to him then and decision will be made. I finally got to talk to the gm (8/27), and told him all the problems with the car. He said he'll take care of the rust, and all the other things can be taken care of, but they're all minor problems. I don't think they are! not on a brand new car! jay parker told us on Monday, 8/25 that this brand new car does have some serious rush, and if the manufacturer is not going to take back the car, I could go for arbitration. This car could be classified as a "lemon" car. Thanks for your help.

Representing jesus rosales/ requesting information on recalls in regards to seatbelts, air bags and or saftey restraint system for the for Focus years 1990-2003. The vehicle was traveling about 45 mph at time of the offset frontal crash. The driver's seat broke from its seat bottom attachements to the floor pan causing fatal injuries. Front seat passenger walked away from the crash. Cw.

While traveling at 40 mph a dog ran into the street and consumer's vehicle hit the dog. Upon impact, none of the bags deployed, and consumer sustained chest injuries. In addition, driver's side seat belt failed, it locked the driver in after the impact. However, passenger's side seat belt and rear seat belts functioned properly.