2003 Ford Focus steering problems
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Ford Focus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was leaving a parking lot doing no more than 5 mph when the car made a sudden jerking motion. Had the car towed to a garage. The damages were severe rust, sub frame rotted, right front axle broken, right front control arm broken, sway bar bent. The tow driver said the wheels could have fallen off…”
filed Sep 12, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to…”
filed Aug 9, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 Focus | 20 | 2% |
| 2016 Focus | 45 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 93 | 9% |
| 2014 Focus | 219 | 8% |
| 2013 Focus | 273 | 13% |
| 2012 Focus | 927 | 25% |
| 2011 Focus | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Focus | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Focus | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 Focus | 13 | 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.