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2003 FORD Focus

7 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #06E056000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
The fuel filter in your vehicle is a safety device that helps keep fuel flowing smoothly. The Purolator filter you have might not be working properly because its quick connectors don't always secure tightly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, fuel could leak out and if it gets near a spark, a fire could break out - it's a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty filter with a reliable one, completely free of charge. You should contact the dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Moderate #09E025000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
DOPE, INC.
What Happened
The headlight assembly on your vehicle is an aftermarket part that's supposed to provide good visibility when you're driving at night. However, it doesn't meet safety standards because it's missing a crucial amber side reflector.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reflector is missing, your headlights won't provide the best possible visibility, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your supplier will give you a full refund for the non-compliant headlight assembly, and you should contact them at 1-626-272-1798 to arrange the refund.
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Original — What Happened
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Moderate #09E012000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
Your vehicle's corner and bumper lamp assemblies are the lights on your car that provide visibility when parking or driving at night. In some aftermarket lights sold for your vehicle, the amber side reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflectors, your vehicle's lights may not be visible to other drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians. This could lead to a collision, especially in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
You'll receive a full refund from Sabersport for the non-compliant lamps. You should contact Sabersport at 1-909-598-7589 to initiate the refund process.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Moderate #08E050000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
What Happened
The amber side reflectors on your vehicle's headlights help other drivers see you when you're changing lanes or turning. Some aftermarket headlight kits, like the one on your vehicle, have these reflectors missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the amber side reflectors aren't there, other drivers might not see you as clearly when you're changing lanes or turning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
K2 Motor will give you a full refund for the aftermarket headlight kit, and you should contact them at 1-909-839-2992 to arrange the refund.
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Original — What Happened
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Moderate #06E026000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
What Happened
Some of the replacement corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights you installed on your vehicle aren't meeting safety standards because they don't have the required amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
Without these reflectors, your vehicle's side lights won't be well-illuminated, which could make it harder for other drivers to see you, especially at night, and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your supplier, Pro-A Motors, will contact you and offer to take back the non-compliant lamps free of charge. They'll also provide more information at 323-838-2988.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Under Review #12E007000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
RIDE CONTROL, LLC
What Happened
The Ride Control ReadyMount assembly is a part that helps stabilize your vehicle's suspension. In some cases, the assembly might have been installed without a crucial washer, which can cause it to come apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If the assembly separates while you're installing it, you could get hurt. If it comes apart while you're driving, it could damage your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ride Control will inspect, repair, or replace the affected parts for you at no cost. You should contact them at 1-800-999-3903 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2000 THROUGH 2005 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A NUT WITHOUT THE NECESSARY WASHER. THE ABSENCE OF THE WASHER CAN ALLOW THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLY TO PULL APART THE TOP MOUNT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES DURING INSTALLATION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE INSTALLER. IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN SECONDARY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL SET UP PROCEDURES TO INSPECT, REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
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Under Review #05V030000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The pawl pivot area in your door latch is where a tiny hinge lets your rear door open and close smoothly. In some vehicles sold in certain states, this area can corrode over time, making your rear door harder to open and close.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear door isn't latched properly, it could swing open while you're driving, potentially causing you to fall out of the vehicle and get hurt.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and fix the rear door latch for free. If it's working properly, they'll just lubricate it to prevent future corrosion. If it needs replacing, they'll swap it out with a new one, also at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Browse by Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other FORD Focus Years

2018
6 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
14 recalls
2000
18 recalls

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