2003 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2003 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Having an ongoing stalling problem starting on 5/20/11. Situation usually happens in the afternoon after doing just a couple of local, short distance errands. The car will start but immediately stall after taking foot off the gas. Usually starts after waiting @ 45 minutes/amount of time it takes…”
filed Mar 27, 2012
“Car stalls without warning when stopped at a stop light or when driving down the road at 40 miles per an hour. Car taken to shop a number times. No codes found in computer. Car passes electrical check. Spark plugs and fuel filter replaced. , throttle body cleaned car stalled less often after air…”
filed Sep 5, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% |
| 2016 Focus | 60 | 5% |
| 2015 Focus | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 Focus | 52 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Focus | 55 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.