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2002 FORD FOCUS Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 2002 FORD FOCUS

6 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints

#10330191 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WAS ATTEMPTING TO STALL. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A SECOND MECHANIC WHO ADVISED REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 8/9/10 *CN UPDATED 08/11/10.*JB
#10149402 | Crash
THREE INSTANCES. VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (DASH, GAUGES, LAMPS, ETC) SUDDENLY GO DEAD. ENGINE THEN SURGES AND STALLS. POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAIL. VEHICLE FAILS TO RESTART. 1ST INSTANCE (12/2004): DEALER HAD FAILED TO PROPERLY RECONNECT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AFTER RECALL SERVICE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED, MINOR INJURIES. 2ND INSTANCE (1/22/2006): DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. VEHICLE RESTARTED. 3. 3RD INSTANCE (2/3/2006): DEALER FOUND FAULTY ALTERNATOR/ALTERNATOR WIRING. *NM
#10118956 |
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE BATTERY CABLE MELTED AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. A WEEK PRIOR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SMOKE HAD COME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FOURTH GEAR WENT OUT BECAUSE IT'S WIRE CONNECTION MELTED. THE CONSUMER FELT THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO THE ENGINE MISPLACED CABLE PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 02V288000. *AK *SC *JB
#10113959 |
MY CAR STALLED WHEN DRIVING ANYWHER FROM 20 - 70MPH. THE GAUGES GO HAYWIRE THE LIGHT CUT OFF AND ON , THE CLOCK RESETS, THE SPEEDOMETER GOES CRAZY, AND I HAVE A YOUNG DAUGHTER THAT RIDES IN THIS CAR. THIS STARTED IN OCTOBER AND IS STILL GOING ON TO DATE. MY CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
#10109526 |
MULTIPLE FAILURES; CONTINUAL ISSUES WITH BRAKES. CORRECT WATER LEAK AND PATCH TIRE. *BF THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
#10049711 |
2002 FORD FOCUS ZX5 HATCHBACK MODEL WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM LAFRES FORD. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYS ON. VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED AND VARIOUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED (DOCUMENTED ON ALL SERVICE REPORTS) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED OTHER PARTS BURNED AND REPLACED IN THE PAST, IE COOLING FAN HARNESS AND RESISTOR BURNT, BURN SMELL WHEN A/C IS IN USE OR THE HEATOR, REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY. (CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY) I CONTINUALLY TAKE THE CAR BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CORRECTED. (NO REIMBURSEMENT OF TOLL/BRIDGES AND DAYS OFF FROM WORK TO HAVE THIS CAR PROPERLY SERVICED, NO REIMBURSEMENT OF RENTAL CARS) WHEN I GET THE CAR BACK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS OFF AND TWO DAYS LATER IT IS BACK ON AGAIN. I PERIODICALLY CALL MY SERVICE...

Other 2002 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignition 124 complaints Electrical System 76 complaints Tires 52 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 51 complaints Suspension 45 complaints Air Bags 37 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 34 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 31 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Unknown Or Other 29 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 27 complaints Steering 26 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 25 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 24 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 19 complaints Wheels 18 complaints Structure 17 complaints Suspensionrear 17 complaints Engine 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 15 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 12 complaints Wheelsrim 12 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 11 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 9 complaints Structurebodydoor 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 8 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 8 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 7 complaints Tirestreadbelt 7 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Fuel System Otherdelivery 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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