10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,434 miles

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problem #13

Aug 092002

Focus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #12

May 152002

Focus

  • miles
While driving at any speed batteries will die, then engine will start again without turning ignition.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #11

Jul 272001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The insured noticed that the check light had illuminated, once the hood of the vehicle was opened there was a noise and then smoke began coming from the battery and the fire started with the wiring near or on the battery. (claim#28-3088-224)

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #10

Mar 252002

(reported on)

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the battery leaked, and burned the wiring from the battery to the starter, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #9

Dec 311999

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle expereinced an engine fire that was caused by battery acid that leaked onto the wires which caused an electrical short.(claim#43-R793-314)

- Addison, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 012001

Focus

  • miles
Engine stalled at 30 to 35 mph. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that battery was defective. Dealer replaced battery. Consumer stated that problem still occuring.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

problem #7

Jul 272001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The insured noticed that the check light had illuminated, once the hood of the vehicle was opened there was a noise and then smoke began coming from the battery and the fire started with the wiring near or on the battery. (claim#28-3088-224)

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #6

Dec 311999

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle expereinced an engine fire that was caused by battery acid that leaked onto the wires which caused an electrical short.(claim#43-R793-314)

- Addison, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 252002

(reported on)

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the battery leaked, and burned the wiring from the battery to the starter, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #4

May 232001

Focus

  • miles
On 9/5/01 electricial system: Battery/ ignition coil assembly had to be remove and install, sparks plugs replace, ignition wires repaired

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #3

May 232001

Focus

  • miles
On 9/5/01 electricial system: Battery/ ignition coil assembly had to be remove and install, sparks plugs replace, ignition wires repaired

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 142000

Focus

  • miles
On four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. Dealer replaced the battery, the alternator. Each time returning the car which once again shut down while driving.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #1

Feb 052000

Focus

  • miles
Attempted to start vehicle in parking lot and it started sputtering and shaking. Engine check light/ oil light and battery light came on. Then, vehicle just shut off. This happened twice. Contacted dealer, and vehicle was in repair shop for 3 days. But, dealer couldn't find anything wrong. The second time this happened dealer said that fuel pump malfunctioned.

- Chicago, IL, USA