10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,276 miles

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problem #6

Feb 252003

Focus

  • miles
NHTSA#02-V-288-000:the dealer did not perform the recall on consumer's vehicle.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #5

Feb 192003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
The consumer was informed that the manufacturer did not give the dealer the code to perform the battery cable recall 02 V 288 000.

- Northumberland, PA, USA

problem #4

Feb 142003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
No parts were available regarding the recall for the battery cables recall 02 V 288 000.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 212003

Focus

  • miles
The battery cable coroded causing the vehicle to shut down at highway speed. Please provide any addition information.

- Beacon, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 152002

Focus

  • miles
Something was burning while driving, after parking found battery cable was burning. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

problem #1

Aug 152001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Positive battery cable is burning off insulation. Consumer states that the positive battery cable harness has gotten so hot that it has burned the red plastic cable cover black and has caused the battery to bulge out as if it could burst, consumer states the positive wire was cut from the battery past terminal and there has not been any problems as of yet, also transmission fluid was leaking at the case half, also the front struts were replaced.

- Glendale, AR, USA