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2003 Ford Focus CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Electric Cooling Fans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Fan Service
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3 L4 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Fan Service

Do not operate engine until fan has first been inspected for cracks and/or separations. If a fan blade...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SE 2.3 L4 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

Do not use brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated. Before driving the vehicle, inspect the brake operation.

Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Set the tank in the required location, then bring the air hose to the tank. Do not move the ta...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Focus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 mi...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Loosen strut lock nut 5 rotations. Use Allen key to prevent piston from rotating.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Disconnect ball joint from knuckle.
  • Remove hub nut.
  • Using puller No. 204-069 and stud extension tool No. 204-085, or equivalents, Fig. , separate halfshaft from wheel hub.
  • On right side, remove intermediate shaft bearing mounting nuts.
  • On either ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SVT 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove cooling fan motor and shroud.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove power steering pipe support brackets.
  • Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Focus
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Position the windshield wipers in the vertical position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the caps from the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws.
  • Remove the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws, then the grille.
  • Open the service flap, then remove the cabin air filter ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SE 2.3 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus ZTS 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect cooling fan motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove two pin-type retainers.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Release top clip of radiator to allow cooling fan motor and shroud to be raised.
  • Remove fan and shroud.
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove four pin-type retainers from radiator air deflector.
  • Lower vehicle, then disconnect upper radiator hose.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • On models eq...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove drive belt cover.
  • Loosen bolts on coola...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Roof Panel Components Diagram for 2003 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GASRoof Panel Components Diagram for 2003 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cargo Space Lamp
  • Moonroof Adjust Switch
  • Roof Opening Panel Unit
  • Connector 489a
  • Connector 489b
  • Loading Space Components Diagram for 2003 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GASLoading Space Components Diagram for 2003 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Ajar Switch
  • Taillamp
  • Connector 406
  • Ground 402
  • Reverse Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • Heater Blower Motor
  • Heater Blower Switch
  • 2003 Ford Focus ZTS 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Ford Focus ZTS 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Set Heater Switch- Passenger Side
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING NOISE AND/OR FREE PLAY - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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