2003 Ford Focus problems by component
977 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Focus, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 522 | 53% | 60,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 82 | 8% | 66,666 mi |
| Steering → | 73 | 7% | 71,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 60 | 6% | 59,497 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 51 | 5% | 20,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 49 | 5% | 41,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 48 | 5% | 20,700 mi |
| Air Bags → | 46 | 5% | 50,000 mi |
| Structure → | 40 | 4% | 59,246 mi |
| Visibility → | 25 | 3% | 35,930 mi |
| Tires → | 22 | 2% | 31,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 20 | 2% | 37,883 mi |
| Engine → | 18 | 2% | 111,500 mi |
| Seats → | 18 | 2% | 89,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 2% | 92,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Wheels → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.