Complaints
1,224
Crashes
70
Fires
23
Injuries
72
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1263 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:64,832 mi
Crash-related:1
#2136 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:90,388 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#398 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:51,783 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 263 | 1 | — | 64,832 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 136 | 3 | 2 | 90,388 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 98 | — | — | 51,783 mi | |
| STEERING | 50 | 4 | 1 | 90,652 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 49 | — | 1 | 79,079 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 28 | 3 | — | 25,218 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 26 | 3 | — | 65,570 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | — | — | 146,403 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 24 | 1 | 3 | 41,861 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 24 | — | — | 44,612 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 23 | — | 2 | 58,659 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 22 | 20 | — | 62,522 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 12 | — | 96,154 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | — | 1 | 104,844 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 | 1 | — | 174,232 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 13 | 1 | — | 53,641 mi | |
| SEATS | 13 | 2 | 2 | 89,358 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 13 | — | — | 17,523 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 13 | — | — | 36,891 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 13 | — | — | 104,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 13 | 1 | — | 52,340 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 11 | 2 | — | 79,485 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 10 | — | — | 43,272 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 2 | — | 14,643 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 9 | — | — | 37,519 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 9 | — | — | 20,168 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 9 | 1 | — | 32,750 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 9 | 1 | — | 49,166 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 130,893 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 8 | — | — | 79,459 mi |
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