2005 Ford Focus (LS) — Repair Solution

2.0L AODB 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Exterior Lighting · Electrical

Ford Focus (LS) Exterior Lighting Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Focus (LS)
Year: 2005
Engine: 2.0L AODB 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 210,730
Area: Electrical
Category: Exterior Lighting

Customer Complaint

The exterior lights, wipers and A/C intermittently stop working.

Problem Summary

The alternator was recently replaced with a secondhand one. The vehicle has been to a handful of mechanics who all said it was the alternator. Ford said it was overcharging.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORLS05445
Vehicle2005 Ford Focus (LS)
Engine2.0L AODB 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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