2003 Ford Focus: complete transmission failure

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · TX

Had to replace transmission at 104,000 went out without any warning.

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 126,000 miles · IL

I purchased a 2003 ford focus in february of 2012. Immediately after purchasing it, I had to spend $700.00 to fix the motor mounts, bearings in the front wheel, something regarding a cover for the tail pipe/muffler area, A/C, (twice repaired, and went out). Fuel pump, door jams in front (2 door), locks on the doors would automatically lock whether you wanted them locked or not. Door on passenger side refuses to open from the outside. Spent over $4,000 in fixing, replacing, engine & body parts.etc. Just when I bought a second set of new tires last week and did the 3 month oil change, it konked out on me, after a shrilling, high-pitched noise. Just got off the expressway. Found out from a repair shop that this model, especially the 2003 is known for transmission, shoddy parts, and is a safety hazard! The pump inside the transmission broke. This car came with 124,000 miles and over 2 years, spent $4,000.00 on top of the used private purchase of $2,400.00. Car repair shop wants $2,400 (what I paid for it) to put a new transmission in. One thing after the other went wrong. I plaint experienced, and it has cost me so much money, I feel ford needs to replace every penny us consumers paid on this model. Never again need to recall the whole car, it is a death trap.

Filed Dec 29, 2009 · Airbags, Transmission · 147,000 miles · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns 2003 ford focus. The vehicle slid on an ice patch , which caused her to loose vehicle control. The vehicle spun around several times and then collided on an embankment. None of the air bags deployed. She received injuries to her neck, feet, and ribs, the passenger received injuries to the spine. The insurance company concluded that the vehicle was completely destroyed. Also the ignition switch had to be replaced at an expense of $450.00. She also paid $300.00 to repair the door locks. The transmission needs to be replaced. The sheriff report number was 09004117. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Engine, Locks · 70,000 miles · SC

I have replaced the transmission, the water pump, the thermostat, and all radiator hoses. The car overheats daily still. The stereo cuts on and off and can't be turned off by the power button. The rear left seatbelt is stuck where it can't be used. The driver window fell into the door, when the panel was removed it showed that the whole wire system had snapped. The driver door also can only be opened from the inside.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Brakes, Driver assistance · ID

Three transmission failures and replacements. The engine, starter/ignition and 1 gear shift all replacements and other various problems. *bf four cd player replacements, the brakes failed, and 1 alarm failure. *sc the engine was also replaced.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · 7,000 miles · CA

While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled twice, but always started back up after a few minutes. On one occasion, the dealer replaced the starter and on the another occasion, the transmission was replaced. *ak the starter was found faulty, the transmission was inoperative and there was a vibration while going 40 MPH due to shifting, the clock display was inoperative, and the engne light stayed on. *sc

Filed Apr 25, 2003 · Transmission · 60 miles · ID

The transmission made a "shuttering and flipping" sound while in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the transmission was replaced, however the vehicle continued to experience the same problem.