Three problems related to side/rear glass 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.
Rear window was shattered for no known reason while driving 65-70 mph. The shattered glass flew fell the vehicle while child was sleeping in a child safety seat. No injuries were reported. Dealer was notified.
The rear window in my 2003 Ford Focus sedan zts spontaneously shattered overnight while parked in the driveway. The next morning it was found completely intact with no sign of impact or forced entry. Ford refused to pay for the repair stating that I should contact my insurance company and have them sue Ford.
My wife barbara purchased a new 2003 Ford Focus. She brought it home on fri. Oct. 10th. 2003, she put on about 100 miles. She parked it in our driveway. On Monday oct. 13, 2003 when I went out to the car I noticed that the rear window was crazed. With a closer inspection I saw that the window was completely cracked. The window was intact with no sign of impact. I called the dealer and they asked me to bring it in to their service center. I did and they are repairing it. We live in a remote area with no trafic. The car was parked in a driveway with the rear window facing away from the road. The temperture was 38 deg. F. At night and 70 deg. F daytime. We live in alpine, az ellevation 8050 ft.