10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,937 miles

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problem #6

Aug 112002

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
In August of 2002 my 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 hatchback caught on fire as a result of a battery cable insulation and routing defect and negligence.

- Stephenscity, VA, USA

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problem #5

Feb 182003

Focus

  • miles
The dealer refused to honor recall regarding the battery cable.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

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problem #4

Apr 012003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
The battery cables may be misrouted/ defective pinch bolt. Mr. Consumer received a recall notice regarding the battery cable, however the consumer found it difficult to find transportation back and fourth to the dealer. Scc

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 312003

Focus

  • 39,200 miles
The dealership refused to honor the recall for the rear wheel bearing 01 I 017 000 and the battery cable 02 V 288 000.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

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problem #2

Feb 192003

Focus

  • miles
The battery cables were misrouted, which caused the battery to be inoperative.

- Albany, NY, USA

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problem #1

Oct 132002

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20 miles
Bad egr system followed by battery ground failure.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

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