2003 Ford Focus service bulletins & manufacturer communications
109 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Focus. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 109
- For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where t…16-0067 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm (lca) can separate from forward attachment of subframe. Model 2001-04 escape.…TSB-14-0163 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of pawl into catch, when operated in areas causing high corrosion. Model 2000-0…TSB-14-0162 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05s27 was issued, where rear door latches experience corrosion in pawl pivot area pre…TSB-14-0148 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Aug 11, 2014
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb06166 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 2007
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt06116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Manifold or catalytic converter heat shields loose/missing. *tt0627 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Mirfire diagnostic trouble codes p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304 - service tip. *tt19026 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt19016 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Dtc p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303 and/or p0304 - service tip. *tt19009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- REAR BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT05105 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Difficult or unable to shift into 5th gear. *tt0581 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips. *tt04147 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2005
- Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip. *tt18581 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Harsh transmission engagement and or dtc p0705. *eh18477 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- VENT LEAK. *EH18463 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Unable to remove ignition key - service tip. *tt18413 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195. *tt18411 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2005
- No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator lamp on. *eh18425 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005TSB160067 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jan 26, 2005
- Mtx-75 premature clutch failure. *tt05256 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Brake and anti-lock brake system lights on after hec (hybrid electronic cluster) replacement. *tt18379 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Engine vibration at idle. *tt042410 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Air bag light in with all or any combination of dtc b1881 b2434 b2438 and or c1947. *eh18352 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Harsh transmission engagement and or dtc p0705. *eh18321 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2004
- A/c condenastion leak. *eh18273 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Transaxle noise at idle in neutral with clutch pedal released premature clutch. *eh042119 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Stall after cold start in extreme low ambient temperature. *eh042113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Difficulty changing gears - unable to engage gears. *tt04215 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park function. *tt04152 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Update supplement announcement - customer satisfaction program 04b16. The front seat heater element pads are not adequately bonded to the foam cushions. This may result in shifting…04B16 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Front wheel bearing replacement procedure. Service tip. *tt17920 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Inoperative speed control system. *tt17918 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Clunking or rattle noise in the transaxle, mainly at idle in neutral, with clutch pedal released. *tt0481 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 28, 2004
- 2nd or 4th gear missed when shifting and/or intermittent neutraling when shifting into 4th gear. *tt17842 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Grinding when shifting into third gear. *tt17804 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- Intermittent no crank condition. There may also be no powertrain control module communication and/or the odometer may display all dashes. *tt17800 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Loss of power, hesitation and/or misfire after cold start. *tt17778 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2004
- Premature clutch wear. *tt17256 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- Gear rattle or gear rollover noise from the transaxle at idle, in neutral, with the clutch pedal up (engaged). *tt17697 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- 2nd or 4th gear missed when shifting and/or intermittent neutraling when shifting into 4th gear. *tt17652 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2195 and/or stall at idle after a cold start. *tt17593 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires. *tt17591 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2004
- BELT SQUEAL. *MJ17536 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- An intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0462 (fuel level sensor a circuit low) or p2067 (fuel level sensor b circuit low) caused by …17512 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Clunking for rattling noise in the transmission. *tt17507 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Runs rough and/or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p402 and/or p0403 (egr flow excessive detected/egr control circuit) in wet weat…17505 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and/or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at slow speeds and/or while turning. *tt *mj03202 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Difficult to open or unable to open hood condition. *tt03225 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 10, 2003
- 3-4 shift flare/neutral - service tip. *tt17028 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0068, intermittent crank no start, and hesitation/surge at 120 km/h (75 mph). *tt03209 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (abs) may have the red brake light and amber abs light on after hybrid electronc cluster (hec - instrument cluster) replacement. *…17302 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Rear shock noise from the rear of the vehicle over bumps. *tt17298 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0705 (tr circuit failure). *tt17282 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust and/or rotor wear. *tt17278 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Squeaking noise from front of vehicle when accelerating. *tt17269 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Hard start, no start, battery lamp flicker. *tt031911 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Water in climate control heater blower motor case, which can be associated with an inoperable heater blower motor resister, blower motor, or a blown blower motor fuse. *tt03182 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Corrosion on the liftgate strut ball-studs. *tt17228 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Transaxle stuck in gear or an unable to shift condition due to a loose shift cable. *tt17214 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p1285 and/or p1299 (cylinder head over temperature), an engine coolant temperature gauge registering hot, or air…17126 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Intermediate axle shaft bearing replacement. *tt031511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at slow speeds and/or while turning. *tt03153 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0402 and/or p0403 or runs rough in wet weather conditions. *tt03152 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Inability to shift gears due to loose shift cables. Engineering is investigating. *tt17062 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Hood release cable breaking/binding in cold weather. *tt17059 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Some pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle) vehicles may exhibit long crank time, rough running cold or incorrect diagnostic trouble code displayed and long 2-3 upshifts during cold…03145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Rear tire inner edge wear. 2004 model included. *tt03135 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 7, 2003
- Airbag lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1932 (air bag driver circuit open) or b2232 (air bag driver circuit open - loop #2). *tt16978 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0705 (tr circuit failure). *tt16970 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Noise from right halfshaft support bearing. *tt16956 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Stability assist (advancetrac/ivd) systems may not be recalibrated properly using wds. *tt16926 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park functions. *tt16909 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Squeak and rattle condition from the instrument panel. *tt16888 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code p0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) - service tips. *tt16881 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Coolant leak from a cracked coolant degas bottle. Engineering is investigating. *tt16878 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Light rattling/chucking noise from the rear suspension while driving over small repetitive bumps (washboard) at speeds less than 30 mph. *tt16861 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 2003
- Intermittent wipers inoperative. *tt16796 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. *tt16785 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Front end creaking, crunching noise at low speeds while turning. *tt16778 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Airbag lamp illuminated condition with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1881, b2434, b2438, and c1947. *tt16739 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Vehicles with the controller area network (can) may exhibit a powertrain control module (pcm) non-communication event, which could lead to an unnecessary pcm replacement using norm…16788 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes p1381/p0011 and/or p1383/p0012 stored in memory. *tt *jb0367 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 2003
- 2.0l zetec engine may exhibit a rolling / rough idle shortly after a cold start. *tt *jb16718 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust, and/or rotor wear concern. *tt *jb16685 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Inoperative horn condition. *tt0331 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Electrical - horn inoperative - vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine only. *tt030301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Backglass window developes a crack with no apparent cause. *tt16598 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Noise from the right halfshaft support bearing. Engineering is investigating via the quicker service fix process. *tt16594 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Rear floor mats discontinued. *tt16478 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2002
- High decklid closing effort. *mj16436 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Noise (whine/moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain which appears to be emanating from the transmission. *tt16429 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Spi engine - oil leak - contract request. *mj16408 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Unable to communicate with/reprogram powertrain control module (pcm). *mj16404 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Discoloration of the yellow-colored, extended-life, factory-fill coolant. *tt16287 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Interior decklid trim panel discontinued. *mj16222 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Concerns with headlamp moisture/condensation in lens assembly. *tt012101 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 2001
- A halfshaft bearing noise (whine / moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain which appears to be emanating from the transmission. *jb14381 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2000