2003 Ford Focus seat belts problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2003 Ford Focus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt buckle and retractor was inoperable. The seat belt warning lights was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they would replace the seat belt system. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 5, 2013
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side and the contact's vehicle spun around. The air bags did not deploy and the front driver's seat belt did not restrain the contact. The contact sustained bruises…”
filed Jun 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 18 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 43 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 8 | 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.