2001 Ford Focus electrical problems

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Keeps shut off n over heating

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Body, Driver assistance · 108,000 miles · MI · fire

On 9/2/2020 around 10 pm in michigan I was making a pizza delivery, I pulled into the subdivision where I had to make the delivery, all the sudden my car completely shut off. I couldn't accelerate or brake. I got my car fo saftey away from the houses because my first instinct was safety. I grab my phone to call my boss, I thought my car juat broke down. Then I saw smoke and sparks. I called the emergency services and the cars smoke got darker and the flames got bigger. I was very scared. All my windows exploded and the car melted to ground. By the looks of my photo the fire started near the battery and cables. Ever since that night, I've been scared of fires, hot surfaces, and weary around cars. I'm lucky to be alive but it was very dangerous as the flames reached about 10 feet high. Luckily it did not catch anything near by on fire.

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 68,000 miles · IN

There are numerous electrical problems with my rear lights. My license plate lights will not work at anytime and sometimes none of the rear lights work at all.

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 91 miles · NJ

Keeps over heating.

Filed May 30, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Was on my way to the va hospital 04/04/2018 started car, it would shake vigorously. Check engine light and oil fuel light keep coming on and off. Had a complete tune up. Going to the va hospital on 4/16/2018 start car, check engine light came on and fuel light came on again. Had inner tire rods replaced. Going to a va appt, on 05/10/2018 start car check engine light cam on, cv valves replaced. 5/30/2018 on my way again to the va hospital, start car check engine light came on again. Please advise, since it very difficult to miss and reschedule appts at the va hospital. Thank you.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 147,725 miles · FL

This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while I'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary I've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face. Im so scared that I can't drive it,I've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.I just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a single parent. I'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 25 miles · WA

No dash light tail lights or markrr lights

Filed Nov 10, 2016 · Electrical · 94,500 miles · IN

Ignition key gets stuck and will not turn. Ford has known of this problem should have to pay for repairs and reimbursement.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk and the contact smelled smoke. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped on the side of the road and the ignition was turned to the off position as the contact exited the vehicle. The contact observed flames under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle restarted without being prompted and started rolling forward. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v288000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.