1999 Ford Focus Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 166,508miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Ford Focus, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 166,508 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated while driving 45 MPH on the highway the vehicle stalled without warning. It was restarted but stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and later driven to the dealer. The dealer could not determine the problem. Updated 11/14/2006 - the failure a ay after the vehicle was purchased. Diagnostic testing was done on the vehicle. The codes indicated that the fuel level sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and o2 sensor was out, and the transmission control switch was out of range.”
NHTSA complaint #10170348, filed 2006-10, 166,508 miles“While placing the key in the ignition vehicle would not start. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection., and mechanic replaced solenoid switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10072059, filed 2004-05Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49 | 6% |
| 2017 | 36 | 4% |
| 2016 | 83 | 7% |
| 2015 | 64 | 6% |
| 2014 | 245 | 9% |
| 2013 | 276 | 13% |
| 2012 | 352 | 9% |
| 2011 | 25 | 22% |
| 2010 | 43 | 15% |
| 2009 | 45 | 20% |
| 2008 | 57 | 23% |
| 2007 | 85 | 22% |
| 2006 | 47 | 23% |
| 2005 | 113 | 26% |
| 2004 | 183 | 47% |
| 2003 | 522 | 53% |
| 2002 | 277 | 30% |
| 2001 | 496 | 28% |
| 2000 | 1,343 | 36% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Focus
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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