The 2003 Ford Focus has 4 problems reported for cracked thermostat housing. Average repair cost is $210 at 117,800 miles. The 2013 Dodge Journey has 6 problems reported for thermostat housing leak. Average repair cost is $610 at 59,500 miles.
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*You can probably get by with this, but realize that if the thermostat housing is cracked and leaking, it could easily crack further, causing faster/greater loss of coolant at any time. By not doing the fix, you could end up trashing the whole engine if it overheats.
*The thermostat will still open and close, but it causes a long delay because the heat must travel farther before reaching the thermostat. About the Author This article was written by the It Still Works team, copy edited and fact checked through a multi-point auditing system, in efforts to ensure our readers only receive the best information.
*Apr 20, 2008 If it is the thermostat it can cause the engine to over heat and warp the head and/or cause mechanical damage. If it is just a leaking gasket or crack in the housing it can leak enough to cause the head to get hot and cause problems because of low coolant levels. Get it fixed cause either will cause more problems over time and both are easy fixs.
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This problem may be covered under warranty. 5th edition geology glossary pdf. Ask your Ford dealer.Typical Repair Cost:$210Average Mileage:117,800 milesTotal Complaints:4 complaintsMost Common Solutions:
*dish out more money to my mechanic (4 reports)
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*No one has added a helpful site for this 2003 Focus problem yet. Be the first!2003 Ford Focus Owner Comments problem #4Focus WXL 2.2L
*Automatic transmission
*160,000 miles
I purchased this 2003 Ford Focus as a gas mileage car. In less then a year the thermostat housing has cracked twice. The first time cost me a few hundred dollars. Luckily my mechanic is aware of the chronic problem with the Ford Focus thermostat housings. He ordered a part that came with a warranty so the second time did not cost me. He says he will go to a different maker of the part the next time. He also said auto companies do this kind of thing purposely to make money.
- Mark S., Spanaway, WA, USproblem #3Focus 2.0L
*Automatic transmission
*97,000 miles
Just fixed one for a customer. Once the battery is out you have full access to the housing. You can pick this housing up from most parts stores since Dorman now makes them. The picture shows the failure area.
- alexo, Richlands, NC, USproblem #2Focus S 2.2L
*Manual transmission
*101,018 miles
The junior engineer that designed that plastic thermostat housing should be banned from any further engineering assignments AND the senior engineer that approved the PLASTIC housing should also be fired.
This should be a recall item on the tab of Ford Motor Company. My mechanic said this is the 10th CRACKED PLASTIC THERMOSTAT HOUSING he has seen.
How do we leverage against Ford to get a recall. This is a manufacturing flaw
- Dave L., Cary, NC, USproblem #1Focus SE 2.0L
*Automatic transmission
*113,000 miles
Two years ago the thermostat housing cracked on my 2003 Ford Focus. Fortunately my extended warranty covered this. Recently we discovered it has happened again. At this time the warranty has expired. My mechanic claims that Ford really screwed up by using plastic for the housing instead of aluminum as heat will undoubtedly wear plastic down with time. My local Ford dealer in Flagstaff claims they don't see this problem often but my mechanic is aware of it and says that Ford should issue a recall and fix the problem. I agree with my mechanic. After this repair I have 3 years left to pay the car off and it seems I am looking at dishing out yet another $400 before it is paid as this problem seems to happen every two years (I purchased the car used in 2006). I have always loved Fords but am definitely looking into new territory for my next vehicle.
- Carla J., Flagstaffq, AZ, USThermostat
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