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NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

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2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,333 miles

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2001 Ford Focus electrical problems

electrical problem

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2001 Ford Focus Owner Comments

problem #3

Sep 232013

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 143,000 miles

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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

- Redford , MI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 242004

Focus

  • 44,000 miles
Alternator is over charging without warning. Consumer is concerned that it will burn out the electrical system.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #1

Oct 172002

Focus

  • miles
Have there been any reported problems with rack/pinion, transmission and alternators on this vehicle since mileage has been so low yet so many problems with the car.

- Evansville, IN, USA

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