2003
Ford
Focus
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130 hp @ 5300 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
130 hp
Horsepower
135 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
5-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Capacity50.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,095 mm
Front Legroom
881 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
AM/FM Stereo
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Monitoring
Security
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
14 ft0.1"
4.27m
Width
5 ft7"
1.7m
Height
4 ft8.3"
1.43m
Wheelbase
8 ft7"
2.62m
Gallery
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Colors
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Liquid Grey Clearcoat Metallic
#555C67
Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic
#635D4A
Cloud 9 White Clearcoat
#DADAD3
Light Tundra Clearcoat Metallic
#B5BEBD
Infra-Red Clearcoat
#7F150E
Pitch Black Clearcoat
#000000
French Blue Clearcoat Metallic
#B5C3CE
CD Silver Clearcoat Metallic
#B4B4AF
Sangria Red Clearcoat Metallic
#642E16
Twilight Blue Clearcoat Metallic
#101C31
Grabber Green Clearcoat Metallic
#226343
Egg Yolk Yellow Clearcoat
#EFBE11
Competition Orange
#D65929
Sonic Blue
#39497B
Screaming Yellow
#F7BE00
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
1017 complaints reported to NHTSA
1017
Total Reports
53
Crashes
52
Injuries
19
Fires
Most Common Issues
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
535
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
82
STEERING
74
SERVICE BRAKES
67
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
65
POWER TRAIN
57
Recent Reports
ODI #11586972
May 4, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
wiring harness fused together
Incident: May 14, 2023VIN: 3FAFP37383R***
ODI #11505755
Feb 6, 2023
STRUCTURE
Vehicle has a recall for Rear Door Latches. I have attempted to take the vehicle to 2 different Cloninger Ford in Hickory and Cloninger Ford in Valdese. Both dealerships claim they can not do the recall due to parts. I would like to know what steps do I need to take to get my vehicle repaired for this recall!
Incident: Nov 23, 2022VIN: 1FAHP36363W***
ODI #11366467
Oct 26, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
IGNITION ISSUES. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. CANNOT START MY VEHICLE OR TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. MY CAR ONLY HAS JUST OVER 56,000 MILES. I AM SEEING THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AND COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM ELDERLY AND DISABLED AND IT COULD BE A SERIOUS ISSUE TO MY HEALTH IF I AM STRANDED SOMEWHERE IN BAD WEATHER
Incident: Oct 26, 2020VIN: 1FAFP33P83W***
ODI #11330452
Jun 24, 2020
STRUCTURE
DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT LATCH JUST FLIES OPEN. *TR
Incident: May 22, 2020VIN: 3FAFP37383R***
ODI #11311272
Feb 26, 2020
SUSPENSIONSTRUCTURE
2003 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL STEEL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEEL ON THE CONTROL ARMS WERE POORLY MANUFACTURED. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY DEAD STOPPED, TURNED RIGHT, MAKING A CRACKING NOISE. THE CONTROL ARM HAD SNAPPED AND DUG INTO THE TAR, BRAKING THE TIE ROD AND CREASING THE BREAKLINE. *JS
Incident: Oct 29, 2019VIN: 1FAFP343X3W***
ODI #11286464
Dec 2, 2019
Crash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HYDROPLANE, CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL, AND SPUN AROUND. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, FACIAL BRUISING, AND WHIPLASH. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE DRIVER SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT WHERE THEY REFUSE THE CONTACT TO VIEW/TAKE PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE UNLESS A FEE WAS PAID. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 267,000.
Incident: Nov 30, 2019VIN: 3FAFP37313R***
ODI #11231129
Jul 11, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT 104,000 WENT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING.
Incident: Apr 28, 2011VIN: 1FAFP34353W***
ODI #11190021
Mar 19, 2019
ENGINE
REPLACED THE CRANK CENSOR AND IT WON'T START
Incident: Mar 19, 2019VIN: ***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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