2000 Ford Focus Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Fuel Pump
While driving any speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who repaired the alternator. *ak the car cut off several times while backing our of the driveway. The car continued to stall while driving. *eh the fuel pump was replaced. *jb
ODI 10106949
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Car stalls at low and highway speeds with no warning. Fuel pump has already been replaced under recall program. This happened repeatedly in the past few weeks and prior to the fuel pump replacement. Following pump replacement it stopped for a while, but now is occuring again with increasing frequency.*ak
ODI 10088469
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
The vehicle stalled while driving between 30 and 50 mph. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The mechanic repaired the fuel pump once, but that did not resolve the problem. *la the cause was determined by the dealer as a faulty alternator. *sc the consumer has since traded the vehicle. *jb
ODI 10071910
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Cables
Along with the on going problems i have with my 2000 ford focus, i recently stalled while sitting at the light, i came to find that my positive battery cable was so corroded and burt. Causing me to stall. I had taken it to the dealer in august of 2003 they claimed to have inspected and rerouted the battery cable and torqued the pinch bolt. They told me i needed a new battery and offered to do this for me for 190.00…
ODI 10049534
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Power Train · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Tires
Consumer concerned about the amount of recalls on vehicle. *mr the consumer had to replace the cable shifter when the vehicle was only 2 years old. The alternator had to be replaced, the door lock actuators, tires, sun roof control. *jb
ODI 10024305
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator
On 2 occasions in last week vehicle completely stopped without any warning while driving in heavy rush hour traffic. All electric systems failed. There were no warning lights prior to engine shutting down. First failure, battery replaced; charging system checked but seemed ok. Five days later same thing happened alternator and battery replaced. Afraid to drive the car on highway now, for fear it will shut down…
ODI 769372
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
If all of these things are failing after 2 years how di i know some major component that may cause harm to me or my 2 young children wont go out next. No safetyy defect listed. *ak
ODI 764191
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Anchorage · Drum · Ignition
Many safety recalls for this car. No safety defect stated. *ak
ODI 761145
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Fan · Gasoline
In april of 2000 the first problem was encountered when the car lost electrical power and went on auxillary power- i was towed to the dealer and the alternator was found to be the cause of the power failure - both alternator and battery were replaced with no further problems to report as of yet. Second problem encountered while idling i noticed the fan was not turning on to cool the engine down- i brought car to…
ODI 766262
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Front · Ignition · Interior/Under Dash · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Tires wearing out fast, accelerated speed, and engine kill, uneven suspension, indicator gauges and lights haywire. I was told by ford that i had wrecked the car and had to pay $883.00 for repairs + $350.00 for new tires.*ak
ODI 754744
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Ignition · Interior Lighting
On four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. Dealer replaced the battery, the alternator. Each time returning the car which once again shut down while driving.*ak
ODI 731545
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Antilock · Ignition · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Tires · Wheel Bearing
Consumer was on 7th set of tires at 60,000, an alignment with each set. Radio had been replaced twice/ brakes had been completely replaced twice/ wheel bearings had been replaced,and ignition was replaced once after vehicle had been towed. Low and behold, consumer's focus was sitting in driveway needed to be towed for the same problem again. Car was getting horrible gas mileage, sometimes had brake failure which…
Crash reported
ODI 10032911
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Battery / alternator light came on and stayed on while driving. This occurred three times : first on 4/26/00 at 4332 miles, second on 4/24/01 at 16674 miles and last on 7/5/01 at 20427 miles. Each time the car was repaired by a ford dealer at no cost under warranty.**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/01 cut-over to artemis****748178. *ak
ODI 10006467