2003 Ford Focus engine and engine cooling problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Ford Focus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a dragging noise and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the radiator fan was detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure…”
filed Apr 4, 2016
“In march 2013 I took my ford focus in to replace motor mounts, returned in april for the same awful vibration while heater was on and while idling. The mechanic checked and found that one of the motor mounts was faulty and he replaced. I am taking my focus back for the third time because it is…”
filed Jun 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb
06166 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2007Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt
06116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Manifold or catalytic converter heat shields loose/missing. *tt
0627 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Mirfire diagnostic trouble codes p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304 - service tip. *tt
19026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 123 | 15% |
| 2017 Focus | 80 | 9% |
| 2016 Focus | 49 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 27 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Focus | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.