Battery Cable problems of the 2002 Ford Focus

Battery cables shorted out causing small fire on battery cables and melting on both battery cables.

Vehicle failed to start after completing a 30 minute drive and being turned off for about 5 minutes. Clicking noises like starter failing to engage or low battery ensued. When hood was lifted and battery cover removed and cables and connections were inspected, it was observed that the positive cable off the back of the positive battery harness was exposed, the insulation being almost completely melted. The exposed wires showed signs of fraying and burning. After attempting to jump start the vehicle about 3 times and waiting about 20 minutes, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven about 20 miles to a service station and inspected by their mechanics. It was decided for safety reasons(fire hazard) to leave vehicle. In 45 years I have never known a battery cable to melt even though I have had bad connections, corroded terminals and harness to the battery and even bad starters. All of the above reasons were the only solutions offered to me.

At 69,411 miles my 2002 Ford Focus battery cable was defective and had to be replaced. There were battery cable recalls on other Ford Focuses for this problem that caused fires. Of course Ford would not pay for mine.

2002 Ford Focus battery cables was burning I was smelling a burning scent when I stated the vehicle an well when I drove the car. I had to take it to the shop who informed me that the battery harness in this car frayed and it had to be replaced as well as the alternator. Ford said this was not a recall part.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Focus. While driving 55 mph on the highway he attempted to use the cruise control and it activated and deactivated without warning. The vehicle lost power and shut off. No warning indicator lights illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed. The road conditions were clear. The dealer informed the contact that the battery cables were corroded and the power lead fuse panel was inoperable, the cables and ground circuits needed to be replaced. The mechanic repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 117,300. Updated 03/19/07.

My 2002 Ford Focus se wagon has had innumerable problems. Firstly. . Melting battery cables due to poor and faulty wiring that could have caused an explosion of the battery had I not had to pay to get it fixed along with purchase of two new batteries thanks to the melting battery cables causing a short in the system. It subsequently killed the alternator which had to be replaced. It also subsequently killed the thermostat and the solenoid switch which caused overheating and dying problems with the car while driving. Most recently the passenger side wheel bearing went out and was causing driving problems unable to control car. Now more recently, it had to have a faulty tie rod placed which nearly caused me to have an accident. And as of last Friday, its back in the shop again this time for engine stalling at 65 miles per hour which nearly caused yet another accident because I was passing another car and mine suddenly began vibrating so bad and then lost power and I had to struggle my way to the median. This car is dangerous and Ford refuses to do nothing about it. I have paid out nearly 2000. 00 on all these problems which were similar to issues already recalled and yes I am mad. I have called Ford and complained but to no avail.

: the contact stated the vehicle would not start on three different occasions. A new battery was installed but the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the battery connector cable to the motor was the source of the problem and a new connector was installed. The contact was aware of recall #02v288000, pertaining to the electrical system:battery:cables which described the vehicle's electrical defect. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 8/31/2006 -.

Battery cable failure identical to those recalled in 2000-2001 Ford Focus (02v288000) in a vehicle manufactured very early in 2002 model year. Failure initially caused engine to miss while driving, causing it to lurch severely with a loud 'bang'. Dealer (berge Ford, mesa, az, 8/05/2005) had vehicle 3 days, found no problem. Vehicle became incapacitated 8/24/2005, cable was replaced at dealer (holmes-tuttle Ford, tucson, az, $500 battery cable!), but not returned to us.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Focus and she was having problems with the electrical system . Horn failed three times in one year, but the main problem was that on 8-18-05, when she started the car, it was slow to start then it just would not start at all. She thought the battery was bad, but it was good and the alternator was good. She took it to a mechanic and they told her the wire that connected the battery on the left side was burned out. They would not let her drive the car because they said the car could catch on fire. She had it towed to Ford. Who told her that there are no recalls. The contact cited recall 02v288000; regarding the electrical system/ battery cables.

1. Car stalled 1 day while going around a right corner. Car also stalled another day. On Aug. 25 car stalled while driving down the road. Everything electrical went out. When pulled over noticed smoke coming from hood then through the air vents. Car was towed to a Ford dealer and the battery, the battery cover and the battery cables were replaced at no charge.

My 2002 Ford Focus caught on fire late one night. The vehicle is no longer able to be driven. A engine compartment fire on the drivers side in the area of the battery is where it started. The dealer refuses to cover the loss. The date of the incident listed below may be incorrect I can provide you with the correct date soon.