QUOTE(symbolism @ 15 Nov 2009, 05:45 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>brought a st3 focus on a 06 plate about 6 months ago, been very pleased with the car only has 18k on the clock,
last night battery warning light came on, managed to nurse it back to my work, but lost power steering.
Is the alternator a common problem,
also what to you think the chances of getting the alternator replaced for free, car came with 3 month warranty, so thats out, but to not think an alternator should fail afetr only 18,000 miles
regards
Chris
Mine died about two months ago, Batt light, loss of P steering, burning smell, £350 later, was fixed......its as common as S**T in a sewer.......Mine was at 18000 miles too, its about every 3 years or 20k seems to be the norm....
When you become a member you will see just how common a problem...good luck fella, OH yes,