Two problems related to instrument panel failure 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 the instrument panel failed to operate normally. The gas gauge and the speedometer intermittently failed to register the fuel level and speed. This occurs approximately 6 to 7 times a day. The dealer stated the cost to diagnose the failure is $70. 00. A local mechanic stated that he is aware that the failure exist with her year, make and model vehicle; however, he would also have to mail the part to be repaired by another facility. The parts would be available within 2 days due to the odometer reading. The contact is requesting that the manufacturer assumes the cost to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 90000 and the current mileage was unknown.
- the contact owns a 2003 for Focus with a current and failure odometer reading of 38,000 miles. The contact stated while driving at about 35 mph under dry conditions the instrument panel failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, they repaired the problem. But, when she contacted the manufacturer, they stated that they would not assist her with this problem. When the contact had the vehicle at dealer for service the mechanic found that the third brake light assemble melted, causing the brake light to fail.