FordFocus2001
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2001 Ford Focus 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

9
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 9 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • battery light · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 21, 2008 · 52,899 miles

    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

  • December 30, 2007 · 25,000 miles

    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

  • March 24, 2005 · 20,000 miles

    12v/24v/48v Battery

    I would like to know how many recalls can a car have before it is a lemon! My 2001 ford focus has had every problem out there and more than half of them, i have had to pay for. In the 4 years i?ve owned this car, i have had the battery replaced at my cost due to stalling, which turned out to be the faulty fuel pump?s fault, so that was replaced; the struts replaced at my cost after they caused my front tire to…

    ODI 10114744

  • November 26, 2004 · 34,000 miles

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Fuel Pump

    Vehicle hesitated upon starting. Consumer replaced the battery. But, vehicle would not start. Finally, dealer stated that fuel pump needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not included in the nhtsa recall 03v482000 due to vin. *ak *tt

    ODI 10101846

  • January 15, 2003

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls

    Engine light on. Jerky gear engaging. Choppy acceleration. 8/02 replaced alternator 8/02 replaced v belt 10/02 blinkers out & electric windows broke 10/02 battery light on "corrosion on wires" 1/03 wouldn't start, battery light on, "wire fell off alternator" airbag light on then off

    ODI 10069458

  • November 27, 2002 · 45,600 miles

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Consumer stated the battery light indicator illuminated, just as stated under recall#02v288000, however dealer would not repair because the vin was not included. Ts. Consumer stated the dealer did fix the battery indicator problem at no charge, also the brakes and rotors was replaced.*jb

    ODI 8023804

  • May 18, 2002

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Consumer reported battery failure. On another occasion the brakes failed. *tt *jb

    ODI 10001916

  • November 25, 2001 · 14 miles

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Cooling System · Tires

    Dt: brakes failed twice since 2001. Brakes were replaced in 2001 and 2002. Kept repairing the vehicle. The water pump/battery, and tires malfunctioned. On june 11 2005 while driving the car stopped. The car made a popping sound and started smoking. There was a warning, the battery light was on. The engine lights came on right before. Car didnt start back up after several attempts. Car was towed to home. Dealer…

    ODI 10125065

  • May 15, 2001

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels

    I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took…

    ODI 10070089