2003 Ford Focus service brakes, hydraulic problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Ford Focus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Manufacturing defect places the plastic inner fender against the front left brake line. The plastic inner fender is allowed to rub a hole in the front left brake line. The front left brake line leaked due to wear caused by the plastic inner fender. Loss of brakes due to a hole in the front left…”
filed Apr 3, 2012
“Leaking brake line. The leak was caused by the front left plastic inner fender rubbing against the brake line. I have digital pictures available. *tr”
filed Mar 4, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Focus | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Focus | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Focus | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 Focus | 7 | 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.