Representative photoTowing for a 2003 Ford Focus
Towing for the 2003 Ford Focus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.3 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Ford Focus for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Focus
For a tow on the 2003 Ford Focus, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Details the shop needs
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Focus. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
What we arrange
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
What to ask
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Make a request
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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