Four problems related to rear 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 contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph over wet road conditions when the rear end of the vehicle began to skid uncontrollably. The contact was able to gain control and continued to drive. The failure occurred whenever encountering snow and wet road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a four wheel alignment and tire balancing. Also, the rear suspension arm was replaced. The failure persisted after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician informed that the vehicle performance was a manufacturer design. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear tires were wearing badly and the top of the rubber was leaning into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that he needed to purchase a suspension bar to place in the back of the vehicle, which changes one degree. The contact will call the manufacturer to inquire about assistance towards the repair cost. The failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 5/7/09 updated 05/12/09.
Rear tire cupping and inner edge wear from misalignment of wheels.
The inside of the rear tire began to wear with less than 20000 miles. When the consumer drove 60 mph on the freeway the rear end fish tailed. The consumer was told the problem was due to the european suspension.