Underhood Wiring problems of the 2002 Ford Focus

Two problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 2002 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2002 Focus.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2002

While driving on the highway at approximately 55mph in the center lane, the consumer blacked out and hit the guardrail. Upon impact, the airbags deployed, and then a fire began under the hood. The consumer is very concerned because the vehicle had completely burnt in 10 minutes. The consumer feels that the Ford Focus should be taken off of the market, stating that for the 48 years she had been driving, she had never experienced a situation of this type and feels that something was smoldering or burning in the vehicle as she was driving.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Consumer state after parking vehicle without any indication engine caught on fire. Dealer service vehicle and notice wire harness need to be replace. Please provide further information.




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