Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2003 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2003 Focus.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the timing belt fractured and resulted in complete engine failure. The technician stated that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated the vehicle was parked with the engine running when the engine began abnormally jumping. A local mechanic was contacted who advised that the timing belt was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.
Piston in transmission deteriorated causing shift solenoid and value body to go bad at 71,000 miles, front drivers seat belt will not unbuckle, rear seat belts will periodically not buckle, now blowing massive amounts of smoke, rims are seized when trying to change tires, no matter if it was just taken off 5 minutes previously to takeoff; ignition seized and ending up having to rebuild steering column.
Purchased 2003 Ford Focus in September, 2003. There was not even 3,000 miles on this car. My husband drove it 2 blocks to the store on Saturday, February 7, 2004, went into the store to get one item and only in the store 5 minutes, came out and my car was on fire under the hood of the car.