Ford Focus 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems
- 54
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 2000–2007
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 54 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 11 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- battery light · 8 records
- battery replaced · 7 records
- replaced battery · 5 records
- shut down · 5 records
- wouldn start · 4 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
12v/24v/48v Battery
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. While at a stop light, the vehicle lost power without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced. The vehicle was restarted. While driving, the instrument cluster and lights became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10881481
12v/24v/48v Battery
To whom it may concern, i am the owner of a 2007 ford focus [xxx], it's a pretty good little car. Except for one thing, the battery light comes on. Then it goes off. This repeats. It started in april and lasted until the car wouldn't start leaving my wife stranded 50 miles from home. We had the car towed to the nearest ford dealer, bill utter ford in denton, tx. I told them that i had the premiumcare extended…
ODI 10460934
12v/24v/48v Battery · Automatic Transmission
2004 ford focus. Consumer states transmission gave out with a mileage under 20,000. Consumer requests reimbursement. *tgw in july 2009, the vehicle needed a new battery. About a week after the new battery was installed, periodically the cluster lights would make a sound and the lights would blink on and off. It would happen twice in a matter of seconds, but did not happen everyday. The consumer followed instruction…
ODI 10314364
12v/24v/48v Battery · Coil Springs · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 mph and approaching a traffic light, the battery light illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and then flames appeared. She stopped and exited the vehicle when it became completely engulfed in flames. The police and fire departments arrived and a report was filed. The vin, engine size, and powertrain were unknown. The current…
Fire reported
ODI 10222189
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical System
I have a 2001 ford focus. For the past 3 years now i have had a problem with the battery discharging. I have had the battery replaced more than once and this is not the problem. Recently, my car did not start 12/22 and again on 12/26, 12/27 and now today, 12/30/07. I had to have someone jumpstart my car each time except this morning. No one is available this early in the morning. I am tired of ford saying they…
ODI 10213197
12v/24v/48v Battery
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. He has not contacted the dealer or manufacturer. The fire department arrived at the scene and are currently filing a report. The fire was caused by the electrical system of the driver side battery. The vehicle is no longer able to be driven. The contact researched other vehicles like his and noticed a pattern of fire…
Fire reported
ODI 10199420
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator
The weekend of july 28th i had family in town. We were doing the attractions. The car started everytime we were going or leaving anywhere. Went to go home and the car wouldn't start. We had the battery jumped and it wouldn't hold a charge. Purchased a new battery and made it home. The next day replaced the alternator. Car ran fine for 1 week. Went to leave work on the 6th of august and it wouldn't start at all. The…
ODI 10199039
12v/24v/48v Battery · Air Bags · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
I have a 2002 ford focus zx5 that is well maintained. Within the first 2-3 years, i have had to replace the front brakes and rotors. In 2004 i had to replace the battery. In 2005 i had to replace the right rear window motor. Presently the left rear window motor isn't working; the window will not go up. The rear front window is not working properly and the air bag light comes on each time the car is started and stays…
ODI 10167055