Three problems related to front suspension 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 front passenger suspension spring snapped causing a blow out of the tire on my 03 Ford Focus, vehicle was taken to dealership who advised that the recall for this problem on this vehicle was no longer in effect as the vehicle was manufactured some 3 months after the close out of the re-call.
Front end shimmies and pulls to the left at speed of 70 mph and faster. If vehicle isn't serviced immediately the problem will progress and occur at lower speeds. Dealership balanced and rotated the tires several times, and replaced all 4 tires twice. This only provides a temporary solution because the problem recurs.
While driving at 75 mph abruptly vehicle started swerving from side to side. This caused loss of control, vehicle spun around, and impacted a guard rail. As a result, driver sustained back and head injuries.