2003 Ford Focus 12v/24v/48v Battery 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
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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 · 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 · Engine
Engine compartment fire started behind battery and burned down the car. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10158089
12v/24v/48v Battery · Ignition
Dt: 2003 ford focus. The ignition tumbler failed at 38,000 miles. Randomly, the key was hard to put in and then it went out. The battery failed as well. The vehicle was no longer under warranty. Both problems have not been fixed at ford. The battery went out yesterday and the consumer purchased a new one. The ignition tumbler started about 2 months ago.
ODI 10135413
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator
While driving vehicle shut down. Consumer had the battery and the altenator changed, and the problem recurred. Took the vehicle back to the dealer, and the vehicle was currently being serviced. *ak
ODI 10081375
12v/24v/48v Battery · Air Conditioner · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Automatic Transmission · Column · Interior/Under Dash · Latch · Rotor · Starter Assembly
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the starter failed. There were no warning signals for the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the flywheel and the starter had to be replaced. After the first incident, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer thirty times for the following failures: brakes rotors were replaced four times; battery and alternator had to be…
ODI 10168765