general problems of the 2003 Ford Focus

Wiring harness fused together.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power, and the battery and engine lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the hazer light failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle was not able to start. In addition, the key was not able to turn. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Jo.

I was using my passenger seat heater while I was driving to pick something up from the mall when I started smelling a burning smell. When I got to the mall,I looked over to find a large scorch mark on the passenger side front seat.

I have been having a problem with my iginition not turning. I looked up and saw over 300 complaints since 2011 on this problem. . I contacted Ford motor company and they stated that they could not assist me. I am now taking my car to a company that handles this problem and I have to pay over $150. 00!!! I believe this is a big problem with no recall. The owner has stated that he is fixing at least one car (Ford Focus) a week with the same problem, yet there is not recall!!!!!!.

Tl - the contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition preventing her from turning the vehicle on. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000. Pm.

Ignition lock cylinder stuck leaving us stranded.

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 recalled for the issue. It is a hazard. I have contacted the Ford manufacturer concerning the matter and was told that they can't assist me with it because my car has no warranty. Also, there was a recall on the real door lock. Ford dealership informed me that it was repaired by team Ford dealership prior to me owning the vehicle; I informed him that the problem was still a issue getting the rear door to lock securely at times. He informed me that it could only have been fixed once under the recall. These issues have occurred repeatedly since I bought this vehicle in 2009. They all put me at risk of great danger.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while parked with the key in the ignition, the key failed to turn. After two hours of repeated attempts, the key was finally able to be turned to the accessory position. The vehicle was no longer being driven due to the safety hazard the contact stated was involved with the failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Steering wheel/key lock. The key doesn't turn in the ignition.

This vehicle has been plagued with electrical issues since the day it was purchased. Now last night the engine, steering and brakes lost all power. The result is now 4 people getting injured and 2 cars damaged. No fatalities but all 4 experienced their first car accident. They are all sore and bruised. I cannot believe that Ford has not recalled these cars to fix this obvious issue. I guess someone may have to lose their loved one before Ford will acknowledge that they made a lot of bad cars! better not be my loved ones!!! I'll make someone pay dearly!!!!.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that all attempts to start the vehicle failed. The contact also mentioned that the ignition failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.

I went to start the car and the key will not turn. The steering wheel is locked and will not move. I was unable to got to my doctors appointment. .

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that she inserted the key into the ignition but could not start the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel was locked and she verified that the vehicle was shifted into park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 133,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact lost all control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The front passenger was thrown into the windshield and as a result of the impact, the contact¿s hip was dislocated and she sustained severe bruising and a laceration that required thirteen stitches. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer and the dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Key fails to turn after driving to work. 03 Ford Focus. Can not start. Will call for repairs and find cost. Ford would not replace or offer solution due to mileage.

The passenger door handle had to be replaced. When my daughter opened the door something popped and you could no longer open the door - I failed an inspection and received a ticket because the door wasn't working properly. My nephew went to the junkyard to get the part because I couldn't afford to replace it new at the dealership. This happened oct of 2007. I own a 2003 Ford Focus. My daughter opened the back right side window and something again popped. The window wouldn't go up or down. A dealer said it would have to be replaced - again - that the plastic part that makes it go up and down popped. Again off to the junk yard - $8. 00 bucks what a deal. These things started right after my warranty expired - go figure. Why are plastic parts being put into our vehicles - as a single mom I can not afford to replace all parts for the door handles and windows as they pop. We need to fix this problem.

Key on 2003 Ford Focus will not turn. Started acting up 3 months of owning. No longer under warranty since it is 5+ years old.

Electrical problem that shuts down the car.

- the contact stated that when driving the 2003 Ford Focus the vehicle shifted into neutral, then shifted back into drive. This would last anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. The contact stated that the dashboard lights and radio would flicker on and off, as well as the lighting system, including the headlights. The contact stated that the doors will also lock and she wasunable to exit the vehicle. When this happened she attempted to get out of the vehicle by manually hitting the unlock switch. The vehicle locks finally opened after approximately twenty minutes. The mechanic advised the contact to have electrical system reprogrammed, which was done in November 2006, but she continued to have the same problems. The vehicle stalled when exiting the interstate while driving at 45 mph. There were no warning lights before the vehicle lost power. The contact was unable to restart vehicle, and had vehicle towed to a mechanic. The mechanic informed contact he did not know why the vehicle lost power. The vehicle currently had 57000 miles. Updated 03/30/07.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The dashboard instruments fluctuated. At times while driving, the dashboard instruments stopped working. The service dealer could not duplicate the problem.

Brakes turn to sponges and goes to floor dealer says cannot duplicate problem and kicks it out now three more problems have arisen motor shuts off at slow u-turn speed and trans downshifts hard into low gear causing a face plant in the steering wheel, lastly the air bag light comes on and then goes off after 3 hours of driving.

After placing the down payment of $1500 and completing the paperwork. Not even a week later the car began to stall on the freeway and eventually stopped on me in the middle of rush hour traffic. The car was able to restart and I drove it to freeway Ford here in houston, TX. Each time they couldn't find what the problem was. I hadn't enjoyed the car over a month because the car was given me problems when I had it and it stayed at the dealership. I spoke to the service manager and the dealership assistant manager and neither had an answer.

While driving 4 mph, the consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Suddenly, it caught on fire. The consumer was able to pull over and the fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.

Car stalls out in cold weather only. Car was purchased on oct. '03 first occurrence was in Jan. Of '04. Went through the dispute board and they would not grant new vehicle. Dealership and Ford engineer cannot find problem. Car was brought in on 6/6/05 with the Ford field engineer present who wanted to duplicate problem. Told him it was not possible since it was not cold outside. Problem still unresolved!.

The vehicle stalled while driving. The problem was due to a faulty power module, which was changed by the dealer.