ELECTRIC OVERLOAD STOP SAFELY : warning on a FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC 2011

2011 Ford Focus 1.6 ZETEC
Car: Ford Focus
Year: 2011
Variant: 1.6 ZETEC
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
This warning came up as my steering got heavy and the car slowed down , I was doing about 20 miles an hour at the time. ELECTRIC OVERLOAD PLEASE STOP SAFELY
I have noticed this fault reported on Electric cars but mine is a petrol ??
Problem added: Mar 13, 2021 (3 years ago)
I would get your alternator charging rate checked and possibly battery condition also if needed .
Answered Mar 13, 2021 (3 years ago)
thanks it was a new battery about 6mths ago but ill get the alternator checked .
thanks again !!
Answered Mar 13, 2021 (3 years ago)
If the alternator has been over charging it can damage the battery .
Answered Mar 13, 2021 (3 years ago)
I'll get them checked , thanks again !
Answered Mar 13, 2021 (3 years ago)

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