2003 focus heated seats - The Ford Focus Forum

**MikeF** · 02-18-2008, 01:11 PM

I purchased a 2003 zx5 - new.
in sept. of 2004 i recieved a notice from Ford regarding un-even heating with the seats
in may 2005 it was 'repaired' by my local dealer
in feb 2008 my driver side seat caught fire - with me in it!

anyone else have any issues regarding heated seats on 2003 focus models?

**BoomBoy** · 02-26-2008, 03:11 PM

I don't think the thread is in the right place. Try post about it in TEAM Pit Stop forum.

**EuroAyres** · 04-05-2008, 09:59 PM

You know i would like to add to this. It seems that 2003 was a bad year for heaated seats as most with them in svts have issues with them stopping to work. Theres my rant!

**rngufst** · 04-06-2008, 11:28 PM

guess I've been lucky as mine have been fine but my drivers side heated mirror no longer works....go figure.

**xalexakaspyderx** · 04-09-2008, 01:50 PM

lol wish my car would catch fire cuz of the heated seat so the gap and insurance could pay it off so i can get me a fusion with out any negitive equity.. lol hahaha

**emotionz3** · 05-03-2008, 08:49 AM

I have a 2002, the drivers heated seat completely doesn't work, and the passenger side lower heat pad doesn't work, but the upper back element works.

Wonder if they'd fix it for me even though the TSB only applies to 03-04 models?

**CaysE** · 07-28-2008, 01:53 PM

Llink to TSB?

**RPMcCourt77** · 07-29-2008, 11:42 PM

I have an '03 SVT and I don't use the driver side heat because I'm lucky if it ever shuts off. Must be a problem with the switch.

**EuroAyres** · 08-09-2008, 07:56 PM

I dont think the TSB covers the SVT

**CrikitZX3** · 12-26-2008, 02:25 AM

i just got an 03' svt with racaro heated seats. was this overheating problem restricted to the blue and red svt seats or racaro as well?

**2Focused4Life** · 05-21-2009, 12:53 PM

I have the SVT seats and my driver seat stopped working.

Is there a heating element in the back of the seat as well?? Because I thought it was only the butt pad!

02-18-2008, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeF Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	2003 focus heated seats I purchased a 2003 zx5 - new. in sept. of 2004 i recieved a notice from Ford regarding un-even heating with the seats in may 2005 it was 'repaired' by my local dealer in feb 2008 my driver side seat caught fire - with me in it! anyone else have any issues regarding heated seats on 2003 focus models?

02-26-2008, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoomBoy TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 717	Re: 2003 focus heated seats I don't think the thread is in the right place. Try post about it in TEAM Pit Stop forum. __________________ Selling: 2007 Liquid Grey Focus ZX5 Mod list: FocusSport Stage 2 Turbo, Magnaflow 2.5" Exhaust, Eibach Sportline Springs, FRPP Dampers, Progress 22mm RSB, Steeda Tri-Ax STS, VF Rear Engine Mount, SVT Rear Brakes, Black EAPs and many more. Look in Classified For Sale forum.

04-05-2008, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
EuroAyres Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,701	Re: 2003 focus heated seats You know i would like to add to this. It seems that 2003 was a bad year for heaated seats as most with them in svts have issues with them stopping to work. Theres my rant! __________________ 03 Comp Orange SVTF

04-06-2008, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
rngufst TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington, P.A. formerly Phoenix A.Z. Posts: 780	Re: 2003 focus heated seats guess I've been lucky as mine have been fine but my drivers side heated mirror no longer works....go figure. __________________ Focus Sport Short Ram Intake,Focus Sport Strut Tower Bar, Blue Laminex Headlight and Foglight kit,Fog light Hack *JCM RACING #52*

04-09-2008, 01:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
xalexakaspyderx TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: montebello CA, 90640 Posts: 932	Re: 2003 focus heated seats lol wish my car would catch fire cuz of the heated seat so the gap and insurance could pay it off so i can get me a fusion with out any negitive equity.. lol hahaha

05-03-2008, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
emotionz3 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 61	Re: 2003 focus heated seats I have a 2002, the drivers heated seat completely doesn't work, and the passenger side lower heat pad doesn't work, but the upper back element works. Wonder if they'd fix it for me even though the TSB only applies to 03-04 models? __________________ 03 SVTF 5DR Black - Daily 02 SVTF 3DR Black - AutoX / crashed @ Salt Creek :( 01 Mountaineer White - Work

07-28-2008, 01:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
CaysE EDM Specialist Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 10,765	Re: 2003 focus heated seats Llink to TSB? __________________ 2002 Liquid Grey ZX3 ··· SVT replica-in-progress 2003 Vermilion Red SVTf ··· ported JRSC BBK, ported head, 3" exhaust, Euro interior, more to come! strictly/focused • team edm

07-29-2008, 11:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
RPMcCourt77 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28	Re: 2003 focus heated seats I have an '03 SVT and I don't use the driver side heat because I'm lucky if it ever shuts off. Must be a problem with the switch.

08-09-2008, 07:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
EuroAyres Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,701	Re: 2003 focus heated seats I dont think the TSB covers the SVT __________________ 03 Comp Orange SVTF

12-26-2008, 02:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
CrikitZX3 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 84	Re: 2003 focus heated seats i just got an 03' svt with racaro heated seats. was this overheating problem restricted to the blue and red svt seats or racaro as well?

05-21-2009, 12:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
2Focused4Life Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,650	Re: 2003 focus heated seats I have the SVT seats and my driver seat stopped working. Is there a heating element in the back of the seat as well?? Because I thought it was only the butt pad! __________________ Love cars! CHANGE

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