Ford Focus Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems
- 34
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 7
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- without warning · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
- battery alternator · 4 records
- fuel pump · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
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Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the alternator failed due to corrosion and it was cracked in several places.. The contact replaced the alternator himself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 143,000. ...updated 12-24-13 *bf
ODI 10546244
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System · Power Train · Solenoid
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle decelerated to 40mph and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who verified the alternator had become defective again and added that the shift solenoid…
ODI 10469404
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
I was recently driving and my car engine was revving up when i would push in the clutch. After taking it in to the mechanic, they told me my alternator went out. This would not be a big deal but this seems to be something common among 2007 ford focus owners. Not only does this repair seem premature but it also is much more expensive than replacing most alternators because it is a dealer only part. If you think it is…
ODI 10457077
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle would not shift gears. The vehicle felt as if it was attempting to stall. In addition, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was contacted and advised there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by a second mechanic who advised replacing the alternator. The alternator was…
ODI 10330191
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. When driving he hears a grinding noise coming from the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer the multiple times and the alternator was replaced twice an an expense of $500.00 for each repair. The repairs have not remedied the failure, because the problem has resurfaced. He was in the process of having the same component replaced again. The failure mileage…
ODI 10290806
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the contact pulled off the road. A nearby mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered corrosion around the battery cables. He jumped the vehicle and drove to his residence. The following day, a local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the alternator was overcharging the battery in the vehicle. When the…
ODI 10235310
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
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Rotor
Several parts failures, including alternator, brakes, muffler,transmission, and ignition lock cylinder
ODI 10163124