2003 Ford Focus engine problems
The 2003 Ford Focus has 78 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
78
Engine complaints
6%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“PURCHASED 2003 FORD FOCUS IN SEPTEMBER, 2003. THERE WAS NOT EVEN 3,000 MILES ON THIS CAR. MY HUSBAND DROVE IT 2 BLOCKS TO THE STORE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2004, WENT INTO THE STORE TO GET ONE ITEM AND ONLY IN THE STORE 5 MINUTES, CAME OUT AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR.*AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA has 78 complaints about the 2003 Ford Focus engine — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.