13 problems related to 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.
Skids to side and spins on wet road even if the tires are good even at 30mph. Too much side ways shift on little bumpy roads.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. While driving 65 mph, the contact drove over a bridge expansion joint and the vehicle fishtailed. The contact stated that the vehicle became almost uncontrollable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
Rear sub frame crossmember rusted away and broken causing rear of car to bang and twist while driving.
When driving on snow or wet roadways the handling becomes very unstable at speeds over 35 mph with the rear of the vehicle wanting to veer/pitch sideways causing the driver to have to quickly oversteer to avoid oncoming traffic. Vehicle has 85,000 miles, new goodyear tires. This car is not safe to drive in these conditions and is getting more unstable even on dry surfaces making the vehicle feel like it's following every groove in the roadway. Numerous complaints seem to be everywhere on the internet. How many accidents/injuries/deaths is required before Ford is made to take this seriously and stop putting sub standard parts on their cars?.
Right side coil spring broke, cut into tire. Ford will not fix, they know the Focus spring breaks TSB expired sept 2012 ( I called Ford!); don't drive these cars. Replace your springs first.
Back tire sits in and keeps going through tires and had the bearing replaced and drum on both sides and shocks and it still does it and the rear end jumps to the side its bad.
: the contact stated there was premature wear on the rear tires. The tires have been replaced twice, and need replacing a third time. The brand of tire has been changed. The manufacturer determined the tires should be rotated every other oil change, but the tires had never been rotated. Updated 3/17/2006 - the first set of tires went bald at 22568 miles. The second set went bald at 31500. The dealer aligned the rear to specs and aligned the front end and straightened the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire was severely worn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer as well as an independent repair shop where the suspension was realigned approximately 4 times. The contact also stated he had to purchase a set of tires every 20,000 miles. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 241,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tires wear confined to rear wheels. The consumer believed the vehicle has an alignment problem which originated from the factory.
At about 13,000 miles my 2003 Ford Focus began to vibrate in the front (steering wheel and gear shift). I took it to my local dealership and they told me that I had a tire out of balance. I then took my car to my local tire center and had the tires balanced. I then went on vacation in my car. The car continued to vibrate through the trip. When I returned I took my car to a second dealership. I was then told that my goodyear integrity tires have premature wear causing the vibration. My tires also have scalloping, but the dealership stated that the aligment was within Ford specifications. I now have a car less than a year old and just over 16,000 miles in need of new tires. I am concerned about the rapid wear of the tires and that this may cause accidents with other drivers of the 2003 Ford Focus. My dealership told me that this was a common problem with the 2003 Ford Focus because the goodyear tires had a very soft rubber compound. I have been told that this is not a manufacturers defect, but premature wear and that I am responsible for replacing the tires at my expense. I am now planning on going to my local tire dealer and replacing the tires.
Metal peice on the back of the car like tie rod ends needs to be replaced it is broke and cause the car to go out of alignment and ruin all tires. Have to replace the metal piece with one that is adjustable. Have take the car to three different places to get the job done. We live in wyoming so that means that we have to travel a ways to get to these places. Sheidan and gillette. Thunder basin Ford is currently ordering the part so that we can get the rear alligned properly. They stated that the peice was probably bent from the manufacture.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning engine shakes and vibrates.
The vehicle vibrates while traveling speed 40 to 50mph. Due to bad suspension rear of vehicle wobbles. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem ts.