# 2003 Ford Focus - How reliable?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ford\
**Created:** [November 17, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362 "2020-11-17T01:14:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gregorywhitehead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2bfe46/32.png) [@Gregorywhitehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregorywhitehead)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362/1 "2020-11-17T01:14:24Z")

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reliability and common problems with 2003 ford focus 3.0 liter 24 valve engine.

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362/2 "2020-11-17T01:37:52Z")

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Various problems across the board, especially “interior accessories.” [https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Focus/2003/](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Focus/2003/) As always, it depends on the specific vehicle and how it’s been maintained, whether it’s been in an accident, etc.

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362/3 "2020-11-17T12:41:44Z")

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If a 2003 Focus has a 3.0L engine it is not original to the car. Focus was only available with two 2.0L engine choices.

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**Author:** ![Gregorywhitehead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2bfe46/32.png) [@Gregorywhitehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregorywhitehead)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362/4 "2020-11-17T14:20:12Z")

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Thanks. where can I view that info?

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-how-reliable/172362/5 "2020-11-17T14:59:19Z")

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Just Google 2003 Ford Focus engine specifications.