Radio/tape Cd Player Problems of Ford Focus - part 1

The radio failed and yes it is able to be inspected. Screeches as your driving it comes and goes . Never sure when it will do it scares you . There was no warning on this just started to do it and then radio was no longer working. Radio is no longer working but sound is still coming out unexpectely you never know when it will come on .

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 mph the vehicle radio would began to make loud popping noises and play white noise at an extreme volume that was distracting. The contact stated that even with the vehicle turned off the radio would buzz and loudly pop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, however the vehicle not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

I have had nothing but issues with this car since I got it 5 years ago. I was leaving to take my son to a dr appointment. I got about a mile down the road and the service engine now pops up. A loud pop sound came thru my speakers and the radio stopped working. Then I started losing rpms and power to my car it wouldn't go over 10mph. I was able to limp it back home very slowly. I'm not sure what's going on I've replaced the crankshaft/camshaft sensor and purge valve. I've had all the recalls fixed on it dealing with the transmission and clutch about 2 years ago. When Ford made this car they clearly wasn't thinking straight. This car is not safe and I'm so glad we made it back home safe my child was terrified. Nothing but a money pit and I don't have a lot of money to keep putting in a car that keeps having the same issues over and over.

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When driving, the car will shutter when changing gears. Also in March 2021, radio, backup camera and usb ports stopped working. Dealership said that it wasn't covered under warranty and paid over $800 for a new radio to be installed.

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Repeatedly the speakers will randomly pop very loudly, even when radio is off, and the speakers will not function again until car is restarted. The loud noise is very startling and dangerous. It occurs at irregular intervals, when moving and not, and with radio on or not.

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When the car is in park or I'm driving on the road. The radio will abruptly go out, with a loud noise. Then it's silent, and abruptly you hear popping and loud static noises. It is a road hazard, because this loud static noice comes and goes; and when it happens it makes you jump. It take you Focus off the road, because you're trying to turn the radio down or off, but it's already off and nothing working. So you wait for it to stop. I did take my car into a dealership and had it inspected, they said it was the whole front component (radio/ ac) cost about $650. There's no way of just disconnecting just the radio, because it's also wired with some dash lights and the ac. There are also many other people struggling with this problem.

I have had the some part of the fuel and transmission censor replaced a couple of time by buckeye Ford in london ohio. The last time I it was replaced I was told this happens all the time and that my car could stop running I am concerned that I will be driving and something just makes it stop the rpms go up to 3 or so sometimes at take off and there is a hesitation please look into this for me. Melvina chapman email is crhmbodc04@gmail. Com the clock and radio display doesn't work and then maybe a few weeks go by and they just star to work. I am afraid to even drive out of town so I rent a car thank you.

I literally just bought the car with the shuddering when coming off of a complete stop and was told it was my tires. I have gotten gotten all new tires and it is the same problem not solved. Then my car started to have a bigger problem with the radio one day out of no where my speakers started to be staticky. The next day it was static and very loud popping noise almost making me get into an accident on the highway because it is so loud. I have to pull over every 10 minutes and shut the car off with most of the time the noise still going with the car off. Now I cannot see anything on my radio screen other than the date and time with a black screen. I have the radio and screen off and this loud popping / static noise is unsafe till this day. Due to the problem I cannot drive my car anymore. There has been many complaints online and in person about it but nothing is done.

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The radio on the stock Focus is dangerous. The random static and loud noises coming from the radio is a safety hazard it can sound like an explosion. I got anxiety so bad I had to remove my stock radio harness from the back of the radio.

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Radio randomly screeches at a very high frequency. Sounds like a gun shot at first then ear piercing screeching. Even does it when the car is off. Seems to multiple complaints regarding this on this particular vehicle. There is no warning when this occurs and it does not do it every day. Major safety hazard when you are driving down the road and this noise comes out of nowhere. When you shut the car off the noise continues. Even continues after removing the key and locking the doors.

Radio has went out and now lights have become dim on the dashboard. Radio is completely off but still hearing static noise through the speakers.

I reported about a vehicle safety complain/recall like 2-3mos from now but it's been a while since it's like no reply or actions coming from you because I just wanna know if for some reasons it's already available for my car for a recall or something in your system or I still have to wait for it? I have a car that I believe a latchkey/locked in the driver's seat is broke because whenever I'm driving from 30-50 mph it's keep on opening the door and esp. When turning that's why I put some duct tape on it just to prevent from opening by itself. I just hope you can do immediate action for this kind of matter. Thank you very much and hope to hear from you soon!.

Door lock latch opening up while driving. As I was driving one evening from the gas station, the right side back seat door opened up. The door swung open as I made a turn about leave the gas station I was at. I quickly pulled over and looked to see if something was in the way and proceeded to close it. However, the door would bounce back and not shut even after several times. I did some research and found that there was a recall of this year make and model back in 2016 regarding the same problem. The recall specifically indicates for Ford Focuses of 2012-2015(link: https://media. Ford. Com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2016/09/08/Ford-expands-door-latch-safety-recall-in-north-America. Html). As bad is the issue was,I had to drive my car home that night with it swinging open every time I turned corners. Since it was night, I had to use bungee cords and tape to keep the door shut until the next day to take it into the dealership. I also ran the risk of someone being able to easily access my car over night. The recall says that dealership is supposed to take care of this safety issue free of charge by bringing my vehicle to the dealership. However, the dealership indicated that they would not fix this severe safety issue free of charge. They told me that I had to pay the deductible for them to fix it and that there was nothing they can do about that. I for one should not have to pay for this issue considering it was part of a safety recall. I am also upset that they knew about this issue since 2016 and they dealership is not honoring repairing this despite that. I am wanting the dealership to take full responsibility and fix this free of charge or reimburse later for what they are charging me now.

Ford Focus sync system. There is an extremely loud popping noise that spontaneously sound through the speaker even if the radio is off. It is deafening and extremely startling to the driver as well as any passengers. My 2 year old cries and covers his ears, so much that he has to wear hearing protection on our 45 minute commute back home. It'll even make the sound after I have shut the car off. Once off, opening the door is the only way that it stops. This is the Ford sync media system. I have been told by Ford that I need top replace the sync system because it is not covered by warranty. Might I aff thaty the are countless others out there that are having the same issue with the sync system as I am. I know this is not the usual "safety" issue however I'd challenge anyone to drive and have this issue jump out at them and still say in noooooo way that it effects the way the drive, especially the first time, nor a distraction.

The radio on my car keeps failing. The speakers pop loudly all the time even when the car is not in motion. The radio is off and the speakers start popping loudly. This happened once a month and now my radio does not work.

I was driving on the left lane of highway I-495n suddenly as I had my foot on gass the vehicle stall and started to slow down, I turn off the radio and put my hazard lights on and as soon as I pull to the side of the road the vehicle shut down completely all the lights when off, (if I wouldn't have been quick enough I would have gotten into a major accident) while waiting for the tow truck I found out there's a recall on my vehicle,.

When driving and/or stationary, the acm (audio control module) will cause the speakers or radio to make loud and sometimes unbearable popping, buzzing or no sound will come out of the speakers for a period of time.

While driving on a highway my vehicle 2014 Ford Focus se began to sputter. Continues to do so until I got in the street on my home and began going under 10 mph. Once I entered my home to put some items down before returning back out, I attempted to start my car. I noticed upon entry of my vehicle that my radio was on without my keys being in the ignition, also my driver door was still open. I attempted to start my vehicle but nothing happened, it didn't tick nor turn. What did happen though was my entire computer system began to cut on as if the vehicle had started and turned. Radio on, dashboard lights present and then cut off, alert for my low tire, trip timer began running. Then an error code regarding something in the lines of fuel. Wasn't quick enough to take a picture of the error message. When I removed my key and called my sister to inform her that I may need a ride for myself and my 6 year old daughter, the dashboard needles jumped vigorously. While sitting. In the vehicle again, the computer system opened up and my trip timer began running and the radio. Again without the keys in the ignition, they were in my lap. The entire night while my vehicle was stationary periodically my car would cut in and off, and engage without the keys in the ignition nor present near he car. Consequently, the constant running of the vehicle by it self ran the battery dead as well. Attempted to contact the Ford dealership, where I purchased the vehicle, and check service and the technician was very rude and continuously interrupted me. When questioning regarding and open recall, 18s32, and mentioning that not only did I call the nthsa number but I also read the recall regarding my vehicle serviceman became even more rude and even disconnected the call.

The vehicle sound system, radio, is making a loud popping noise, even when the radio is off and the radio is not working. My mother, owner of the vehicle is 79. This loud popping noise, is startling, which causes her to panic, which in my opinion is a safety factor. I've read on the internet that this is happening to many Ford models including hers. The Ford dealer states it is $105 just for them to trouble shoot. I've read also on the internet that dealers fix one component of the sound system, which works for a little while, then the issue returns, only to replace another component and on and on. My 79 year old mother does not have that kind of money, and will be sucked dry, if this happens to her. So our delima is to not do anything because of money, and take the chance on her having an accident cause of the startleing effect, which turns into panic, and possible an accident. We feel this is a safety issue. And would appreciate a resolution. Once again the popping noise comes from the radio system, the radio does not work and the sound happens when the radio is on or off. This issue has been going on for almost a month.

Takata recall there no sound for the radio the dash board for the radio is blank before it went blank it was making a lot of noisy.

Recall received on door latches. However when calling dealer to schedule no return call only solicitation calls on warranty. Trunk used to open 1 push of button now trunk will not open however when in reverse trunk chime comes on saying trunk is open. When taking off from a stopped position vehicle starts to go then completely loses power happens after clutch is completely released in motion just falls on its face then immediately comes out of it infrequent but dangerous eveident since new. . Traction control is accessed through radio. Radio stopped working 22000. Some doors do not all unlock infrequently. Wiper infrequently stop working and park in middle of winshield.

At 38,500 miles radio would randomly make loud popping and static noises now a few months later the radio quit all together. Fuses are good.

My electrical system was fixed by local Ford dealer when I thought my transmission was the problem. They suppose to fix it but weeks after my dashboard went haywire and my radio stop working. I had to pay them close to 200. 00 for the repairs.

Since purchasing my 2015 Ford Focus brand new in July 2015, I was stonewalled by two dealerships over the clutch shuddering/jerking/jumping issue before a third dealership (in another state!) finally replaced it. Shortly after I had a front cover oil leak that was repaired under warranty. Then, one day I was driving and the lights on the visor and radio controls stopped working, they fixed most of it but the passenger visor light still doesn't work. Shortly after that I started hearing a popping sound in the radio, then the radio stopped working completely. Today as I was driving on the freeway on my way to work the transmission blew with no prior warning. I heard a loud noise, then the engine revved and the car slowed down. The check engine light started flashing and I was able to move to the shoulder of the highway. A puddle of transmission fluid was under the car after it was towed away.

While driving a loud static and popping noise started happening coming from the speakers. It startled me and I had to pull over on the highway because it was so loud and hurt my ears and my child's ears. When I pulled over I pushed the button to turn off the radio but the noise kept on going. I then turned the car off and it was still making the loud noises. We got out the car because it was very loud and over whelming and waited until it stopped. When we got back in and I started the car up the radio seem to be fine. I was wrong. It happen again this time I turned the car off and had to open the door and when I started it back up it was fine. The radio kept doing this and the loud noises are very scary and could cause some one to be startled while driving and cause an accident or for those of us that may have someone with a disability like autism that loud noises can have a negative affect / reaction on is not healthy. There are several videos on the internet that will show this is happening to several people and Ford isn't doing anything but forcing us to pay to have the whole head unit replaced and we cant afford that. They should consider this a safety issue as loud as the static and popping gets plus it keeps going even after the car is off. I called the dealership and the place where I got my car to see what can be done and they say I have to pay for it to be replaced and I dont have money to pay for the diagnostic and deductible to have it fixed.

My vehicle had been brought in for transmission issues before for slipping, and delay when the gas is depressed. Since the repair I've noticed the car's transmission while put in reverse will feel like it slips into neutral. It happened while I was backing into my parking spot in my apartment complex. The transmission is also very jerky when accelerating on an incline and will start to roll backwards. This was also a problem prior to the initial repair so I don't know if this is signifying the return of the problem. In addition to the transmission problem the controls on the steering wheel are also non-responsive or will control something other than what it is supposed to be for (volume + and - change the radio station or end a call). In addition to this, the sync system will either not connect to the phone via bluetooth occasionally or it will not be able to recognize the device. Keep in mind that the phone connecting is a galaxy s7, so I know it is compatible. The electrical problems have been on going and were addressed in the initial transmission repairs but they were not resolved. The second transmission issue occurred again on the annotated date.

Many problems with this Ford Focus. 1st problem I had was a year after I bought the vehicle the fuel pump was leaking. I notice because my car was parked and it smelled like gasoline inside the vehicle. 2nd incident happened a year later. I was driving home from work when car just shut off on the road. I was so scared. I was in notion barely move to the side of the road on rt 50. That was so scary I could have died. I had to tow the car to get serviced at sheehy Ford. They gave me the car back again and it happened again on the road on my way to work. At that time I towed it again but to koons falls church. Looked at the vehicle and didn't find anything either until I got upset and they told me to go for a test drive with the mechanic and it happened while on the test drive. The mechanic stated to keep the car running so he can plug in the machine that reads the problems on the vehicle. He also stated that once you turn of the car and you turn it back on that it would reset it self and that's why they didn't know that tcm or tmc control needed to be replaced. This was very scary for me. Now for the passed 3 weeks I have been dealing with a static /popping noise /sound that comes from the vehicle when I'm driving & when the vehicle is parked, the key is out the ignition. I took it to sheehy since that's where I bought the vehicle. They provide the worst service on the vehicle. Bcuz they had my car for 4 days and didn't provide me with a loaner and had the audacity to tell me that the master tech was on vacation and I would have to wait still with no loaner vehicle. The radio is completely off and they want me to pay out of pocket to fix it. It has just given me problem after problem is manufactured problems. I had so many safety issues that scared me. Car shutting off on the road and now making loud popping/ static noise where I thought I might be electrocuted.

Audio control module(radio) it does not work. It has nothing but static noises coming out and the car is only 5 years old. This affects what is wrong and there is thousands of complaints. To get it fixed it will cost over $800 to fix it. If you look the radios have been bad in Focus,feista,fusion & taurus from 2008 to 2013. Ford knows about this problem and now the consumer has to pay for it. Since it is electrical it could effect other parts of the system. They told us to put an after market radio system in and that will still cost over $700. I am life time Ford buyer and now I fill duped from them.

I purchased this vehicle from Ford of kirkland in washington state in 2016, and noticed driving issues the day I drove it off the lot. This vehicle has a dps6 transmission and it constantly jerks, shudders and slips out of gear while driving at any speed. It often fails to accelerate or accelerates suddenly and out of control, especially when going uphill. It also frequently overheats, especially when idling, despite having work done on it several times that was supposed to fix this problem. I was told this was an automatic transmission when the vehicle was sold to me, and the dps6 is not an automatic transmission at all. I also frequently have issues with the electrical and radio system. The clock changes randomly and the audio switches unexpectedly to radio stations from blue tooth while driving and then fails to switch back to any blue tooth device, sometimes for several days until it randomly begins working again. This is especially problematic when I am relying on audio directions from navigation apps that are paired from my cell phone while driving. I was also told by Ford of kirkland service center that there is "nothing wrong" with my transmission or my vehicle and that I'm just not driving it "correctly," which makes absolutely no sense. This vehicle and its faulty transmission are unsafe to drive. I do not let anyone else drive this vehicle because I fear for their safety and I only drive it myself in times where it is absolutely necessary, which I can prove by the very small amount of miles I have put on it since purchase. I experience the above stated problems every single time I drive it this vehicle, which is a clearly a lemon by definition. Ford broke the law by selling me this dangerous vehicle with a transmission that they knew was unsafe and by falsely advertising this transmission as an automatic.

On 10/15/15 my car stalled and completely pulled back , died down to almost a halt then kicked into gear again , like a pull and let go motion. Out of nowhere, this gave me a scare since I was driving and could have been rear ended because of this complete stall in the middle of the road on n. E. 163rd street north miami beach towards biscayne blvd. Engine light went on and a screen message showed up asking me to service transmission now! I have had to park car until I figure what to do? this car has turned out to be a problem for me, first with the back driver side door latch where door just flew open while driving, (that's a different claim I have placed with NHTSA). I can't afford to keep fixing these problems appearing to this Ford Focus. Radio also went dead with a super loud disrupting pop sound and loud static electrical noises which could not be controlled by lowering volume or turning off radio , this loud pop sound startled me also while driving on turnpike from davie towards north miami beach. Would like to get Ford motor to recognize that my Ford Focus 2012 is a lemon, if not the right term then it's a product of shoddy parts used to construct this car.

The vehicle's clutch has been replaced twice it stutters/hesitates, makes grinding noises, etc. And still does since second repair, radio made popping, static skrecking sounds that got worse over time to the point of happening all the time and made radio useless, purge valve failed and could have destroyed gas tank and fuel pump if not dealt with which thankfully I did. These are all known issues with this vehicle thousands of similar complaints online.

The car was operating fine up to the point after it was parked at a nearby strip mall. After returning to the car, the car would not start. The dash lights come on, radio works, etc but the starter acted like it was not even getting power. I thought the vehicle had a bad battery, after multiple attempts to jump start the car, it finally started. Once the vehicle was running, I put it in reverse and it would not move as if it was in neutral. I checked the dash indicator to see if it was in reverse and the shift indicator had nothing highlighted. I put it back in park then it highlighted the "p", put it back in reverse and again it acted as if it was in neutral. I rolled back a bit and put it in drive and it still acted as if it was in neutral. It would not engage the transmission. I thought it could be due to a low power battery which also had acid leaking so I replaced the battery with a new battery. The car wouldn't start again but everything else worked (I. E. Radio, dash, a/c blower, etc). I let it sit a day and tried again the following day and it started right off the bat. I put it in gear and it went into gear this time. A couple minutes later, an incline assist warning came up on the radio screen and the traction control and abs alerts were lighted on the dash. Suddenly, the car would not go into gear again. I turned the car off and started it back up which it then went back into gear with no problem. I did research online and found others were experiencing the same issue. Some even while driving, which makes me very uncomfortable to think of that happening on an interstate. I contacted my Ford dealer about the issue and they denied ever hearing anything about that type of issue. Extremely frustrating as this could be a potential safety hazard where someone could get killed and Ford is playing coy to cover themselves. Does Ford care about human life?.

Ever since I have had this car and since the warranty ran out in 2005, I have nothing but repairs. First, the radio needed to be replaces, then the brakes, then the locks on both doors and then the brakes again, high beam light never goes off, always on and now the radiator. This car is 12 years old, has less than 50,000 miles on it and it has been nothing but trouble. I live on a limited income and cannot afford all these repairs and Ford could care less. If I ever buy another car, it will not be a Ford. This is why the name stands for: fix or repair daily. I am not asking for money but if you want to throw some my way thanks and if not thanks.

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I have recently had an ongoing problem where my dash lights turn off, head lights turn off, radio turn off, and a message comes on the dashboard saying "hill start assist unavailable". The radio turns back on after about 20 seconds. The dangerous part is when the speedometer shuts off and I cannot tell how fast I am going. I have contact the dealer about this problem, and taken the car in for service on this and they claim there is nothing wrong with the car. I already had a problem with my transmission where I had a full replacement and they are refusing to take any action regarding this problem. This vehicle is unsafe for anyone to drive until they figure this out. I dont know who else to contact regarding this issue since I have gone to Ford, the dealers, as well as independent shops and they all claim they cant find a problem.

Noticed after rain I had water in my car. After careful inspection by my son, he noticed the sunroof, was rotting out. I called Ford in claremont, nh and they said bring it in. Finally got it in and said nothing was wrong,it continued to have water in every time it rained. Finally after a rain storm, I had a hail ding and found over 2 inches of water in the 2 cup holders in the console. Called Ford,said bring it in,after I took pictures of the rotting seal, I took the car in, this time I have about 4500 miles on the car & it's 2 yrs old. They finally admited to a problem and would have to get an ok from the mfg to replace under warranty, I have bumper to bumper & extented. Took over 2 weeks for ok then they had to order the part. It has now been over 7 weeks and my car isn't fixed. More rain due tonight,lastnight I covered her with a tarp. Today, I dropped off the car after return. From vacation and my car sustained 3 feet of water inside from storms and my son tried in vain to protect my car, he covered it in plastic, cleaned out the water, ect. . . Called Ford, he had the car and my poa. . . They had the part before I left July 1, never called me,worried now how much electrical damage could be since water reached the radio,gear shift,speakers,interior electric window & controls, ect. . . My car just now has 7500 miles on it. Only because I let my son drive it while I was away for 2 weeks . My car was purchased new 3/24/2012 it's just now 27 months old! as you can see I don't drive far, I live in a small town and work in the same area,if I have to commute,it's in a company vehicle not mine.