2003 Ford Focus for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.3 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.3 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Ford Focus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Ford Focus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 217.5 g/km | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.42 | $14.57 | $14.57 | $15.81 | $18.29 |
2003 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 595 L (21 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,650 | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,884 | $2,914 | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 977 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (536), latches/locks/linkages (83) and steering (76). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V030000 | 2005-02-01 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 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,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Ford Focus?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2003 Ford Focus for sale by us right now. The 2003 Ford Focus for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Focus
NHTSA has 977 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, latches/locks/linkages and steering. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 9.3 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 28 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $144.20 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 1,019 litres of luggage space, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who rents the Focus
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the Focus on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the Focus tells you more than any review.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.42 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Over to you
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Ford Focus from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Ford Focus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Ford Focus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Ford Focus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Ford Focus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Ford Focus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Ford Focus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2884.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.