Issue ID | 788449 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10329010 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 04/05/10 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Battery light goes off and on. Then radio goes out, with low battery reading across the radio. Then lights start to dim. All meters stop working on the dash and then the car jerks while driving and dies as it was pulled to the side of the road. Replaced battery assuming since this was the dash warning. As soon as i pull off with the new battery, the battery light goes on and off again. Had to get car towed and after diagnostic testing it shows the alternator is bad. Read many reviews of the same thing happening. The car is only 3 years old, but over the warranty as far as mileage is concerned. Had previous cars with many more miles than the focus has with 56000 and had no problems with the alternator. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAIN VALLEY, MO |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 16/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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