Nine problems related to seats 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.
My wife complained that the front driver side heated seat was so hot it was burning, resulting in a mild burn. I investigated the problem and found that the driver side back cushion heating element had malfunctioned and burnt into the seat cushion and back lining of the seat fabric. I have pictures and have held onto the defective part. The heating element has been replaced however we are concerned that the passenger side may have the same issue. I have read of occurrences of this incident including reports of fires.
While driving passenger side leather heated seat caught on fire filled the car with smoke in flames.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the bracket for the front driver's seat fractured and caused the seat to lean to one side abnormally. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. A local mechanic attempted to repair the seat but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 114,000.
My daughter and wife were out shopping and turned on the seat warmers in the front seat. As my daughter was driving she began to complain of a smell of something burning in the car. Soon after realized her back side was hot ! summary- driver side seat burn marks visible and her winter coat ruined; it burned it too. Why hasn't this been addressed with Ford? several complaints have been filed stating this exact description.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud noise. He arrived home and felt as if the driver's seat back rest was leaning more than normal. He checked the seat and found that it had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that a defective factory welding caused the seat bolt to fail. The contact will need to replace the entire seat and he feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the cost. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the safety concern, but they would not assist because the vehicle exceeded the warranty mileage. The current mileage was 133,000 and failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 05/06/08 updated 05/06/08.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the driver seat welds have failed and the back of the driver seat came apart. The vehicle has never been in a crash. The engine size and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.
Driver's seat had a piece of metal which was exposed, as a result, the consumer cut her leg. (several others had been hurt as well) the metal was only exposed when the driver's seat was pushed forward to allow the passenger in the back to exit. If the seat was backed for a tall driver, it would be extremely impossible for the passenger to become injured.
A stopped 2003 Focus sedan was rear-ended at a traffic light by a Mazda 626 resulting in limited flexible bumper damage to the Ford Focus, but substantial spinal damage to the healthy, 22 year old driver who was securely seat-belted into the driver's seat. What was lacking in the seat design to protect the driver from such injuries?.
Sedan was rear-ended resulting in limited flexible bumper damage. Substantial spinal damage to the healthy, 22 year old driver who was securely seat-belted into the driver's seat. What was lacking in the seat design to protect the driver from such injuries? ph.