Three problems related to engine shut off without warning 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.
I was sitting in driver's side of 2003 Ford focue, car was turned on and parked. Car shut off by itself and I then smelled smoke. I opened hood and there was a fire on rear-side of engine - no sign of any oil spillage. .
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle shut down.
While traveling at highway speed vehicle shut down. Vehicle was towed to Ford.