2003 Ford Focus suspension problems

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Body, Suspension · MA

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.

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Body, Steering · 109,000 miles · PA

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 my car and I could have been seriously injured or killed because of the thing that went wrong. I put myself and my family in danger with this death trap. Supposedly this car was inspected february 2018. With everything that went wrong with it and the damages, I dont see how it could have been. I believe there to be fraud involved and believe this matter should be investigated further for putting lives in danger. I paid $3,000 for this car in the middle of feb. 2018. It is now august and it had incurred $3,000 in damages. I sold the car for salvage at $125

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Suspension · 60,780 miles · KS · crash

Skids to side and spins on wet road even if the tires are good even at 30mph. Too much side ways shift on little bumpy roads.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Suspension · 127,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. While driving 65 MPH, the contact drove over a bridge expansion joint and the vehicle fishtailed. The contact stated that the vehicle became almost uncontrollable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 34,000 miles · PA

The sub frame broke while driving the car. Entire sub frame had to be replaced. Almost caused an accident. Struts had to be replaced. Caliper and rotor had to be replaced. Control arm had to be replaced. Just replaced the ignition switch tumblers after the switch locked up and refused to work. There are no recalls listed for this car. Service manager said that focus are notorious for these problems. Car has 34,000 miles on it. The brake line running from the front of the car to the rear rusted out causing a lose of brakes. The car is dangerous.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · PA

Rear sub frame crossmember rusted away and broken causing rear of car to bang and twist while driving.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Suspension · 98,400 miles · NH

Break in front driver-side suspension coil while backing up.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Suspension · 151,000 miles · OH

I took my car to have a oil change, and my mechanic saw that the left side rear suspension cross stabilizer bar is rusted and the bolts are rusted. He said to call ford there should be a recall. There is not so I called ford and they just filed a complaint.I can not take my car on the interstate or go over 40 MPH if I did my mechanic said if the right side broke off the car would flip. My concern is does something have to happen first I transport my grand kids but I can't go over 40. Can you help me with this.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 86,000 miles · MO

When driving on snow or wet roadways the handling becomes very unstable at speeds over 35 MPH with the rear of the vehicle wanting to veer/pitch sideways causing the driver to have to quickly oversteer to avoid oncoming traffic. Vehicle has 85,000 miles, new goodyear tires. This car is not safe to drive in these conditions and is getting more unstable even on dry surfaces making the vehicle feel like it's following every groove in the roadway. Numerous complaints seem to be everywhere on the internet. How many accidents/injuries/deaths is required before ford is made to take this seriously and stop putting sub standard parts on their cars?

Filed May 29, 2013 · Suspension · 132,000 miles · MI

Right front coil spring broke. While checking consumer reviews on an auto parts website for a replacement, others have had the same spring failure.