2003 Ford Focus technical service bulletins
109 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Ford Focus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles...
- Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of...
- Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm...
- Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05S27 was...
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt
- DTC P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 - service tip
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0L zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip
- Mirfire diagnostic trouble codes P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 - service tip
- Manifold or catalytic converter heat shields loose/missing
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip
- Difficult or unable to shift into 5TH gear
- Rear brake squeal
- Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips
- Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip
- Vent leak
- Harsh transmission engagement and or DTC P0705
- Safety belt web stop button service
- No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0133, P1131 or P2195
- Unable to remove ignition key - service tip
- Safety recall 05S27
- Brake and anti-lock brake system lights on after hec (hybrid electronic cluster) replacement
- MTX-75 premature clutch failure
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Engine vibration at idle
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Air bag light in with all or any combination of DTC B1881 B2434 B2438 and or C1947
- Difficulty changing gears - unable to engage gears
- Stall after cold start in extreme low ambient temperature
- Transaxle noise at idle in neutral with clutch pedal released premature clutch
- A/c condenastion leak
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park function
- Update supplement announcement - customer satisfaction program 04B16
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Inoperative speed control system
- Front wheel bearing replacement procedure
- Clunking or rattle noise in the transaxle, mainly at idle in neutral, with clutch pedal released
- 2ND or 4TH gear missed when shifting and/or intermittent neutraling when shifting into 4TH gear
- Premature clutch wear
- Loss of power, hesitation and/or misfire after cold start
- Intermittent no crank condition
- Grinding when shifting into third gear
- Gear rattle or gear rollover noise from the transaxle at idle, in neutral, with the clutch pedal up (engaged)
- Diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2195 and/or stall at idle after a cold start
- Belt squeal
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and/or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Runs rough and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P402...
- Clunking for rattling noise in the transmission
- An intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0462 (fuel level...
- Difficult to open or unable to open hood condition
- 3-4 shift flare/neutral - service tip
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0068, intermittent crank no start, and hesitation/surge at 120 km/h (75 mph)
- Squeaking noise from front of vehicle when accelerating
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust and/or rotor wear
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic trouble...
- Rear shock noise from the rear of the vehicle over bumps
- Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (ABS) may have the red brake light and amber ABS light...
- Hard start, no start, battery lamp flicker
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Water in climate control heater blower motor case, which CAN be associated with an inoperable heater...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P1285 and/or P1299 (cylinder head over...
- Transaxle stuck in gear or an unable to shift condition due to a loose shift cable
- Corrosion on the liftgate strut ball-studs
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0402 and/or P0403 or runs rough in wet weather conditions
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Intermediate axle shaft bearing replacement
- Hood release cable breaking/binding in cold weather
- Inability to shift gears due to loose shift cables
- Some pzev (partial zero emissions vehicle) vehicles may exhibit long crank time, rough running cold or...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Rear tire inner edge wear
- Noise from right halfshaft support bearing
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code...
- Airbag lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B1932 (air bag driver circuit open) or B2232...
- Coolant leak from a cracked coolant degas bottle
- Check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code P0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) - service tips
- Squeak and rattle condition from the instrument panel
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park functions
- Stability assist (advancetrac/ivd) systems may not be recalibrated properly using wds
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Light rattling/chucking noise from the rear suspension while driving over small repetitive bumps...
- Vehicles with the controller area network (CAN) may exhibit a powertrain control module (PCM)...
- Airbag lamp illuminated condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B1881, B2434, B2438, and C1947
- Front end creaking, crunching noise at low speeds while turning
- Condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly
- Intermittent wipers inoperative
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes P1381/P0011 and/or P1383/P0012 stored...
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust, and/or rotor wear concern
- 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a rolling / rough idle shortly after a cold start
- Inoperative horn condition
- Noise from the right halfshaft support bearing
- Backglass window developes a crack with no apparent cause
- Electrical - horn inoperative - vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine only
- Rear floor mats discontinued
- Unable to communicate with/reprogram powertrain control module (PCM)
- Spi engine - oil leak - contract request
- Noise (whine/moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain which appears to be...
- High decklid closing effort
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Discoloration of the yellow-colored, extended-life, factory-fill coolant
- Interior decklid trim panel discontinued
- Concerns with headlamp moisture/condensation in lens assembly
- A halfshaft bearing noise (whine / moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain...
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