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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2003 Ford Focus

There have been 108 technical service bulletins issued for the 2003 Ford Focus.

1 2003 Ford Focus latches/locks/linkages TSB (Bulletin 16-0067)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 21, 2016
Component: Latches/locks/linkages.
Bulletin Summary: For 2000-2005 focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 safety recall 05s27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience corrosion in the pawl pi
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

2 2003 Ford Focus body door TSB (Bulletin TSB-14-0162)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 9, 2014
Component: Body door.
Bulletin Summary: Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of pawl into catch, when operated in areas causing high corrosion. Model 2000-05 focus.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

3 2003 Ford Focus doors latch TSB (Bulletin TSB-14-0162)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 9, 2014
Component: Doors latch.
Bulletin Summary: Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of pawl into catch, when operated in areas causing high corrosion. Model 2000-05 focus.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

4 2003 Ford Focus front suspension control arm lower arm TSB (Bulletin TSB-14-0163)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 9, 2014
Component: Front suspension control arm lower arm.
Bulletin Summary: Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm (lca) can separate from forward attachment of subframe. Model 2001-04 escape.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus.

5 2003 Ford Focus frame and members TSB (Bulletin TSB-14-0163)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 9, 2014
Component: Frame and members.
Bulletin Summary: Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm (lca) can separate from forward attachment of subframe. Model 2001-04 escape.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus.

6 2003 Ford Focus doors latch TSB (Bulletin TSB-14-0148)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 11, 2014
Component: Doors latch.
Bulletin Summary: Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05s27 was issued, where rear door latches experience corrosion in pawl pivot area preventing proper engagement of pawl into catch. Model 2000-0
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

7 2003 Ford Focus engine TSB (Bulletin 06116)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hev, 2006 Mercury Milan.

8 2003 Ford Focus engine TSB (Bulletin 19026)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Mirfire diagnostic trouble codes p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304 - service tip.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus.
 

9 2003 Ford Focus exhaust system emission control TSB (Bulletin 0627)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Exhaust system emission control.
Bulletin Summary: Manifold or catalytic converter heat shields loose/missing.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus.

10 2003 Ford Focus electrical system TSB (Bulletin 19009)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Dtc p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303 and/or p0304 - service tip.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus.

11 2003 Ford Focus engine gasoline belts and associated pulleys TSB (Bulletin 19016)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Engine gasoline belts and associated pulleys.
Bulletin Summary: Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2. 0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2003 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus.

12 2003 Ford Focus brake foundation components drum TSB (Bulletin 05105)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 7, 2005
Component: Brake foundation components drum.
Bulletin Summary: Rear brake squeal.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

13 2003 Ford Focus manual transmission TSB (Bulletin 0581)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 7, 2005
Component: Manual transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Difficult or unable to shift into 5th gear.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

14 2003 Ford Focus electrical system wiring TSB (Bulletin 04147)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2005
Component: Electrical system wiring.
Bulletin Summary: Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-650, 2006 Ford F-750, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2006 Lincoln Mark, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey.

15 2003 Ford Focus electrical system TSB (Bulletin 18581)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2005
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

16 2003 Ford Focus axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 18463)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2005
Component: Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Vent leak.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

17 2003 Ford Focus automatic transmission TSB (Bulletin 18477)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2005
Component: Automatic transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Harsh transmission engagement and or dtc p0705.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

18 2003 Ford Focus seat belts TSB (Bulletin 05310)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 21, 2005
Component: Seat belts.
Bulletin Summary: Safety belt web stop button service.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Coachmen Ranger, 2001 Coachmen Ranger, 2002 Coachmen Ranger, 2003 Coachmen Ranger, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2002 Ford Mountaineer, 2003 Ford Mountaineer, 2004 Ford Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Mercury Mariner, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

19 2003 Ford Focus engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin 18425)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2005
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator lamp on.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus.

20 2003 Ford Focus electrical system TSB (Bulletin 18411)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2005
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable.


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