2003 focus, 130k miles, electrical light comes on intermittently. Don't notice any change in the engine, seems normal. Goes off after turning off and on. Sometimes gauges will drop to nothing then shoot back to max out. Radio stays on fine during this event and don't notice any change at all in engine. No one has been able to give me a satisfactory answer - "alternator maybe overcharging, it's a ford thing". Anyone know about this?Thanks
10

Asked by Tcskinner57 Aug 12, 2015 at 07:46 PM about the 2003 Ford Focus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2003  focus, 130k miles, electrical light comes on intermittently. Don't notice any change
in the engine, seems normal. Goes off after turning off and on. Sometimes gauges will
drop to nothing then shoot back to max out. Radio stays on fine during this event and
don't notice any change at all in engine. No one has been able to give me a satisfactory
answer - "alternator maybe overcharging, it's a ford thing". Anyone know about this?
Thanks

2 Answers
4,695

Josh answered 8 years ago

First off I would get a voltage meter and check out your battery voltage should be at least 12.4 volts. Also, with the car running put it on the battery should read at least 13.5 volts and no more than 15 Volts

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 Ford Focus

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Focus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Savoy_1800
    Reputation
    3,260
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,570
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,380
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Fiesta
158 Great Deals out of 1,968 listings starting at $1,250
Used Honda Civic
1,371 Great Deals out of 29,067 listings starting at $600
Used Ford Mustang
877 Great Deals out of 23,035 listings starting at $1,150
Used Toyota Corolla
1,663 Great Deals out of 24,787 listings starting at $975
Used Toyota Camry
2,091 Great Deals out of 37,807 listings starting at $575
Used Ford Escape
2,305 Great Deals out of 45,571 listings starting at $475
Used Honda Accord
1,513 Great Deals out of 29,433 listings starting at $600
Used Ford F-150
6,060 Great Deals out of 130,219 listings starting at $1,500
Used Hyundai Elantra
956 Great Deals out of 26,939 listings starting at $650
Used Chevrolet Malibu
969 Great Deals out of 20,140 listings starting at $700
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
137 Great Deals out of 3,940 listings starting at $2,995

Used Cars For Sale

2018 Ford Focus SE For Sale
30 Great Deals out of 393 listings starting at $4,750
2017 Ford Focus SE For Sale
36 Great Deals out of 332 listings starting at $5,199
2016 Ford Focus SE For Sale
27 Great Deals out of 303 listings starting at $4,170
2015 Ford Focus SE For Sale
21 Great Deals out of 264 listings starting at $1,700
2014 Ford Focus SE For Sale
45 Great Deals out of 426 listings starting at $950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.