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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 332 repairs.
2003 Ford Focus transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 119040 mi C $1551 |
Clutch rebuild to install new clutch kit with slave cylinder. |
| 135160 mi C $529 |
Replaced left inner seal and left side CV axle. |
| 82000 mi US $217 |
Leaking clutch master cylinder replaced |
2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 202000 mi US $60 |
Bad shift solenoid replaced. |
2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 79980 mi C $1500 |
Transmission will not shift into overdrive and into third gear also. |
2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $500 |
replaced solenoid for overdrive. Car would not always shift into overdrive |
| 60000 mi US $140 |
Shift cable was melted from problem 1. Has not been installed yet. |
| 97000 mi US $1680 |
Reverse and 2nd gear were completely lost. Replaced entire transmission with a used one with about 30,000 miles on it. |
| 142010 mi US $3044 |
Transmission replaced after going completely out. |
2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 21334 mi US $4679 |
Replace Flywheel and Clutch Assembly. Failure damaged splines on transaxle so it was replaced also. |
| 65034 mi US $1245 |
Dual-mass Flywheel again failed and was replaced along with clutch assembly. |
| 113000 mi US $50 |
Clutch master cylinder leaking break fluid when depressed. Replaced part and bled the system. |
| 71000 mi | Transmission shift bushing, clutch master cylinder, and drivers side CV axle needed replacing. This was primarily the reason for trading it in along with the high car payment. |
| 136000 mi US $1200 |
Splined center hole on the clutch disc wore smooth. Had to replace disc. |
2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 169260 mi | EGR valve vacuum input plate disintegrated from rust, CEL on indicating low/no EGR flow. Rerouted EGR vacuum line and temporarily bypassed EGR system. This resolved an unidentified rough idle and acceleration issues, likely caused by a vacuum leak created by the rusted EGR valve. Improved drivability as a result. |
| 60760 mi C $400 |
Clutch master cylinder was leaking fluid inside the car. Cylinder was replaced. |
| 57970 mi C $184 |
Replace clutch master cylinder due to fluid leak (on floor mat.) |
| 81220 mi C $100 |
Rh axle shaft support bearing replaced. |
| 63612 mi C $650 |
Clutch master cylinder leaking onto rubber floormat. |
2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 156000 mi US $800 |
Auto tranny died. Replaced with junkyard tranny. |
2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 44000 mi US $350 |
Shift cables fell apart again. It took three days to get the parts. |
| 58000 mi US $340 |
Clutch master cylinder was replaced; again. |
| 127000 mi US $430 |
CV boots ripped; replaced axles and axle seals. |
2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Replaced clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. The springs in the clutch broke. |
2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 155100 mi US $360 |
Drivers side cv axle replaced due to torn boot. |
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