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2003 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

129300 mi Torn shift boot. Re-stitched and conditioned dried leather. 
141000 mi

US $4
Water leak, dripping from headliner, traced to upper windshield. Removed headliner and siliconed inside of windshield. Seems to be holding so far. Suspect that windshield was previously replaced incorrectly. 

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

98000 mi

US $90
Rain leaked onto passenger floor. Replaced passenger side cowl between windshield and hood. Required purchase of glass setting butyl tape and new passenger cowl. 

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