2002 Ford Focus Wiring Problems
- 6
- 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 6 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Interior/Under Dash · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Cables · Engine And Engine Cooling · Wiring
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…
ODI 10118956
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Fuel Pump · Headlights · Interior/Under Dash · Wiring
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
ODI 10113959
Wiring
While driving 70 mph smoke was coming in to vehicle through the vents. Vehicle caught on fire. Police and fire departments were called, no injuries reported. Vehicle was towed. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10063390
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Cables · Electrical System · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Interior/Under Dash · Rim · Wiring
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…
ODI 10049711
Automatic Transmission · Lock · Wiring
Went to start car and it would not start. When i turned the radio on the windshield wipers would come on, when i turned the wipers on the headlights would go off. Ford dealer tried to say that the cause was related to a remote starter that had been installed. Took it to another dealer and it was found to be a problem with the wiring. Also having transmission problems and problems with the lock on the trunk. *jb
ODI 10056634
Wiring
The ford tech found a short in the cable from the tank pressure transducer. The wire was rubbing against the frame and finally shorted out the pcm and everything went brain dead. They replaced the pcm and rerouted a new fuel tank sensor wire away from the frame. So far so good. My car was in the shop for four weeks total. *ts *nlm *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis*762059
ODI 10009346