Battery problems

Battery: It accumulates the electrical energy generated by the alternator. It provides energy to all the electric and electronic circuits of the car.
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Battery light on SolvedSolved

Ford Focus 2002  10000 miles
The battery light of my vehicle remains turned on, and if I drive long distances or use the radio, air conditioning, and other functions, the car runs out of electricity and it stalls.
Hosey from United States 9 years ago  
HO
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anse from United States 9 years ago
Your alternator is not charging! Actually it is the alternator's regulator, replace it and the problem will be solved.
icsteele2 from United States 5 years ago
My 2007 focus se automatic reolaced the altinator but light come on and stays on shows it is charging 13 volts
Blue focus 02 from United States 3 years ago
Is the voltage regulator built into the alternator. 2002 Focus 2.3. Ihave replaced the alternator. The batterty. The cables and the terminals. Still car acts as though its not charging. Cant run lights and wipers together or radio or batt will die. Any ideas.
Childofthemoon626 from United States 3 years ago
Did you ever figure out the problem? I am having similar problems. I got a new battery yesterday and this morning my car was dead. They checked the alternator at the auto parts store and said it was fine. My battery light keeps coming on even after I got a brand new battery.
Mike from United States a year ago
@Childofthemoon626You havexa parasitic draw on ir alternator
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Battery and alternator keep dying

Ford Focus 2013 ford focus hatchback se 80000 miles
Had the battery and alternator replaced, as car died. 2 days later, the car lost power steering and died again. Was told it was the battery and alternator again, knowing there was more than that, replaced them, and a few days later, same thing. Power steering goes out and car wont start. Mechanics at ford dealership cant figure it out, so maybe someone on here can help!
ergtsfd from United States a year ago  
ER
10 reports 

New battery and alternator but car won't charge

Ford Focus 2005 Sadan 80000 miles
I replaced both the alternator and battery in my Ford focus, but it still died last night and when jumped the battery didn't hold the charge, the alternator wasn't working.
Mike from United States 3 years ago  
MI
11 reports 

No battery for 1 month. New battery electrics work but wont start

Ford Focus 2005 Hatchback 2000 miles
Help with this problem or advise. New battery in fob to lock car but that won't work either
Karen from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
KA
2 reports 

My car wont Starting

Ford Focus 2012 Se 80000 miles
I bought a new battery,relay starter all new when I turn the key on everything works but won't start
Lisa from United States 7 years ago  
LI
19 reports 
Deb70 from United States 7 years ago
Ignition cylinder may need to be replaced. This is a very common problem in focus. If it's a no crank no start, then may be ignition cylinder
Louis from South Africa 3 years ago
I bought the ecu kit now i have injector pulse but no spark
fyto42 from United States a year ago
Wiggle the key up and down mine is stubborn
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Alarm SolvedSolved

Ford Focus 2010  150000 miles
The alarm's remote control that comes with the car keys has stopped working. I've changed the battery with no positive response. I'm now using the keys to open the car, but as the alarm remains activated, every time I open it I need to quickly introduce the ignition key so that the alarm stops.
Faith from United States 8 years ago  
FA
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persephone from United States 8 years ago
You should first check the internal contact of the alarm's corresponding button in the original key. I as well recommend you to repair the key and disconnect the alarm from the battery's feeding.
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Won't start at all lights come on and I can't get car out of park

Ford Focus 2013  60455 miles
I drove to work with no problem this afternoon I went in for 5 hours I come back the car will not start it won't even crank the lights come on and the car beeps but yet I tries to shift the into nuetral it's an automatic it will not shift even if the key is turned and the break is depressed I have no idea what it could be I pray it's the battery maybe but I m not sure anymore please help
macky from United States 8 years ago  
MA
8 reports 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
If not even the lights turn on, it's most likely the battery. Perhaps you need to replace it, or there's a problem with the alternator not charging it. Did you fix it already?
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Dashboard: no lights, no power- exterior lights all work and radio too

Ford Focus 2013 FOCUS SE Flexfuel  16000 miles
The blower on my heater started making a horrible racket this morning. Waaaaah. So I ran it at speed 1. Sometimes when I drive, if AM radio is on, there is a winding up sound that comes thru the radio! THEN this morning after driving around for most of the day, the dashboard just cut out. No warning. Just out. Radio works even if car is off. Interior lights, yes cool. Exterior lights brakes lights, hazards, all good. Found the fuse (mini5 amp - fuse socket 69). Pulled it out. Burned. Okay, fine, changed it. No change in issue. FINALLY: recently the battery light has come on for no reason… Read complete
John in Hell from United States 5 years ago  
JO
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Andybaron from United Kingdom 5 years ago
I would ideally need to check the car over any coolant leak had to top it up at all ? Possibility coolant leaking behind dash from heater matrix could have got into the electrics and caused shorts. Could be a bad alternator running to much voltage. Could be faulty ecu if someone has done work on the vehicle which involved removing the window trim and wipers and didn’t refit correctly the tops of the engine (spark plug holes on petrols fill with water and corrode the engine. If water some how got into your ecu this would cause you symptomatic nightmares as this basically controls your vehicle. Check main wiring harnesses for damage remove and disconnect your dodgy fan inspect the wiring could be a real pain (dash removal) check dash cluster / clock and wiring behind them. If not mechanically smart find someone who is to check dude. If all wiring is ok and all relays are ok in relay plates ie not green / white corroded. Also check the big amp fuses 40-50-60 amp ones. If all ok check your alternator and battery maybe ford fitted you wrong one ? Ford won’t admit liability for out. , alternate option replace exhaust sell it and run lol
LUDDY from other 4 years ago
Tengo un ford focus 2007 y generalmente tengo que estar cambiando la pila de la bomba de gasolina, hace dos dias estaba manejando y el carro se me apaga, estando en marcha y en reposo por favor ayudenme
Inno from United Kingdom 3 months ago
Hie my 2006 focus blew the smoke and blasted the valve cover what must i do while it was on motion
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Engine failure

Ford Focus 2000  160000 miles
I have a standard electric Focus SE 2000 and my problem is that as I'm driving, the speedometer stops working or shows some straight lines and the mileage needle falls. After a while, a battery problem is announced and then an oil one. Even more, if I stop the car, it stalls. I've changed the speed sensor, the battery, the gas pump, I've tuned it but it remains the same.
Tim from United States 9 years ago  
TI
5 reports 
LITTLEBERRY from United States 9 years ago
You are having some poor contact problem.
EPH from United States 9 years ago
I had your same problem and it was a short circuit on a battery's wire.
coapvid from Canada 3 years ago
The car want start it will turn on then when trying to go the car stalls out and the car keeps acclerating. It reads engine failure and I havent even had this car two years yet and aint even finish paying I off. I had to get tolled off the highway with my kids do to the car want start and when got it home it started but keeps accelerating. I need this car to get checked or something this is unsafe for my toddlers when I have to use that vehicle to get back and forth to work and take my kids to daycare... What am I suppose to do with a vehicle im still paying on and want start. I have been researching and seen that multiple people been having problems with there Ford Focus the same problems im having.
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Fuel pump engages intermittently

Ford Focus 2008 4 door 2.0 sedam 128000 miles
Have to click ignition on and off repeatedly sometimes til you hear the pump then no problems. Sidenote: trunk is soaked some sort of breach where water is entering trunk compartment. Could that be affecting wiring? Or possibly is it a relay? Battery new terminals clean no stalling literally no other issues.
Mandi from United States a year ago  
MA
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Bruce from United States a year ago
It sounds like you are experiencing an issue with the fuel pump in your 2008 Ford Focus engaging intermittently. There could be a number of reasons why this is occurring, and it will be necessary to diagnose the problem to determine the cause.
One potential cause could be a problem with the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay is responsible for supplying power to the fuel pump, and if it is not functioning properly, it could cause the fuel pump to engage intermittently.
Another potential cause could be a problem with the wiring for the fuel pump. If the wiring is damaged or corroded, it could cause the fuel pump to engage intermittently.
If you have recently noticed that the trunk of your vehicle is soaked with water, this could also potentially be a contributing factor to the issue you are experiencing with the fuel pump. Water entering the trunk compartment could potentially cause problems with the wiring or other electrical components in the vehicle.
I recommend having a mechanic diagnose the issue to determine the cause and recommend the appropriate repairs. They will be able to test the fuel pump relay and check the wiring and other electrical components to identify any problems and make the necessary repairs.
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Won't start, but have all instruments working

Ford Focus 2013 hatchback 100400 miles
You searched for 'won't start, will get all instruments lights but no start, chhecked battery is ok, checked started is ok, checked all fuses are ok, can jump start by by passing with jumper wire in relay ( R 10 ) but won't move into gears, can turn off will then start and you can drive but once you turn off again and it sits for a little bit same thing happens no start. '
pyet from United States 5 years ago  
PY
5 reports 
Dysie from other 10 months ago
I have same problem, how did you solve your problem
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Car will not start SolvedSolved

Ford Focus 2011 Ford focus sport TDCI. 1.6L Duratora Econetic (DV6) 20kw (109ps) stage IV with a DPF 5 door manual transmission fuel diesel co3 emissions=115g/km  65 miles
Never had any problems starting car till the other day. About 2weeks ago I noticed a lot of water running from under car I had been driving for 50 mins it was a really hot day so had air conditioning on whole time so I know the water was to do with having air con on but there was an awful lot. A few days later I could here a noise when starting the car like a scrapping noise which got worse each day now car won't start. Took my jump starter out but still won't start so thinking I need a new battery I know I'm probably still gonna hear the scrapping noise after putting new battery in. Any ideas what's wrong with my car?
NikNaks from United Kingdom 3 years ago  
NI
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NikNaks from United Kingdom 2 years ago
Needed a new air conditioning compressor also renewing timing belt 🙂
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New alternator and anti theft won't let me start the car

Ford Focus 2010 Ford focus  0 miles
I put in new alternator and now anti theft is flashing new battery and still no crank
Angel from United States 2 years ago  
AN
2 replies 
Fedup from United States 2 years ago
Clear the codes, then start
Bee1 from United States 2 years ago
Also to reset the anti theft. Shut all doors. Take key out in lock turn as to un lock but don't leave key for 40 to 60sec. Than do the same turning to lock poss. Get in and start. It worked for my 2003
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Imobulicer

Ford Focus 2001 1.6 saloon 135000 miles
The other day it started ok but today iv tryed bumbing it ,uesed jump leeds with frends car,because i must of drained battery done all that and when i turn the key its turning over but just dose not whant to start,so im thinking imoblicer or maby fuel pump or something else. Has anybody got any ideas I wud be relly graitfull cheers...
Dinger from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
DI
3 reports 
Stv911 from United Kingdom 8 years ago
Sounds like the lamba switch. Cheap ans easy fix
Dana from United States 8 years ago
Mass air flow sensor if the check engine light is on...
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Starting issue

Ford Focus 2015 Ford focus 1.5 100000 miles
When starting at first it was ticking but it won't start. Sometimes the whole screens go black nothing is working like the battery died but the battery is 90 charged. It can turn back on after 20/30 minuets. Sometimes it starts and sometimes it dosent. Anyone had this before?
Igzz from United Kingdom a month ago  
IG
2 reports 
Russ from United States 12 days ago
Car clicks but shows battery is charged
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2013 ford focus intermittently won't start

Ford Focus 2013 hatchback 130000 miles
My 2013 ford focus SE intermittently won't start. Its strange, usually after I drive it for about 20 minutes I will turn it off go into a store, come back out and my car wont start. I can hear one click when i turn the key the power comes on for lights etc. but no start, usually if I jiggle the steering wheel around it will eventually start but sometimes this doesnt work and it seems like if I move the battery around it starts. I have taken it to a shop and have been told they cannot figure it out and that i need to wait until it completely craps out to fix it? this doesnt seem right...? any ideas what it could be?
steph from Canada 8 months ago  
ST
1 report 
Stacy Griffith from United States 6 months ago
I'm haven't the same problem but with a 2014 four door hatchback
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Fog lamps won’t turn off

Ford Focus 2003 Hatchback 2.3l 200000 miles
Fog lamps and instruments cluster stay on when ignition is off draining the battery
Yates from United States a year ago  
YA
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Bruce from United States a year ago
There are several potential causes for the fog lamps not turning off in your Ford Focus. Here are a few potential solutions you can try:

Check the fog lamp switch: If the switch is stuck in the "on" position, this could be causing the fog lamps to stay on. Try turning the switch off and see if the lamps turn off.
Check the fog lamp relay: The fog lamp relay could be faulty and causing the lamps to stay on. You can check the relay by swapping it with a known good one and seeing if the problem persists.
Check the wiring: There could be a problem with the wiring that is causing the fog lamps to stay on. Inspect the wiring and look for any signs of damage or wear.
Check the body control module: The body control module could be faulty and causing the fog lamps to stay on. You may need to have it checked and potentially replaced by a professional.
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Battery drain

Ford Focus 2002  150000 miles
Can boost it but with in day or two battery will be dead and need to boost again?
Darcy from Canada 2 years ago  
DA
4 reports 
Locust battery problem from United States 2 years ago
Is there a way to fix this drain battery problems
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Car ran fine battery died. Put new batt.

Ford Focus 2006 fordfocus 188000 miles
Put new battery in , ran good, changed wheelbearing ect on pass side.put back together car ran fine. Went back 3 days later hit the key switch nothing put a boost on it would start and run, but take chager off car dies. Thinking alternater, but bitch to get at. Also has a what looks like a paddlock covering picture of car, that flashes real fast on the dash cluster, not sure what that is, Would like more professional opion. Thank you rick
rick from United States 8 years ago  
RI
7 reports 
Mike from United States a year ago
Iits the pats sytem u need to reaet
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Why won't car start,

Ford Focus 2014  176554 miles
Here lately the car has not wanted to start unless it decides it wants to I can hear the clicking like it's going to start only it won't I can fiddle around with a battery moving it or whatever and it'll start sometimes other times I've had to have the car jumped off with cables but I need to be able to count on this I've had it in the shop they cannot find a problem but obviously there is one so what is it?
Stacy Griffith from United States 6 months ago  
ST

No crank no start andhazards stuck on

Ford Focus 2012 Se 120000 miles
I have a 2012 ford focus no crank no start and not throwing any codes hazards are also stuck on relays are good, sanded down all the grounds, pcm replaced, new battery and starter, battery cables don't appear damaged or corroded, has fule and spark
Any body know what it could be bcuz I am lost
Riley from United States a year ago  
RI
2 reports 

Won't start.

Ford Focus 2005 Four door manual trans  177000 miles
Got the car from a friend who put it in a ditch doing about fourty mph and bent the controller arm pushing the wheel back pretty far. He isn't mechanical so he quit driving it. Been sitting for about five years. Put in good battery and made sure fuel was on but it won't crank won't even click. Can't figure it out need helpful advice. Thank you kindly.
Frank Rizzo from United States 2 years ago  
FR
1 report 

No iggnnuition onn pusshhhh bbuttonn ssttaart

Ford Focus 2013 Hatch 46000 miles
Full charge battery no igniittiion lightt wwhhen push butttoon start 2013 focus
Alex from United Kingdom 2 years ago  
AL

When you shut the key off lights in cluster still on?

Ford Focus 2005  194000 miles
I've been looking for drain I pull fuses and it cluster
Also put new battery and alternator in still no charge could cluster affect this
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Chris from United States 3 years ago  
CH
3 reports 

It starts up every time. Dies instantly if I don't press on the gas.

Ford Focus 2001  301000 miles
I have replaced blown fuses, idle air control valve spark plus and power steering cap. I managed to get it to stop stalling but then I turned it off and went inside my house. When I came back out hourse later the battery was dead and it jump started but died again. The battery was taken to AutoZone and upon picking it up to take it in the store battery acid poured out all over me. Bad battery replaced and still doing it all over again.
naty d. from United States 3 years ago  
NA
1 report 

Focus no start

Ford Focus 2006 4 door manual 160000 miles
Car drove great. Went into shops. Then no start. Tried to jump start from jump pack but no go. Pushed the car and it started. Driving home engine light and alt light on. Changed starter motor but just clicks. Tried jumper leads still no go
Jumped it by towing it startered. Battery tested ok. New starter motor. Fuses look all good?????
Adrian from Australia 3 years ago  
AD
1 report 

Battery is emptied from radio unit

Ford Focus 2010 focus kombi 250000 miles
Hi my ford focus 2010 has had radio problems. I have been driving around for more than 3 months without a radio etc. I had problems before, and my local ford dealer remnoved the radio unit- saying this was the source of the problems- the battery was constantly being drained when not driven. I replaced the radio, the other day, as the problem was that the radio was not working properly. After having replaced the radio i noticed that the cabin lights after locking the car did not turn off. I then took all the cables connecting the new radio to the car off- so there should be no interference he… Read complete
paxo from other 4 years ago  
PA
2 reports 

Doesn't start anymore without having to be jump started every time

Ford Focus 2006 zetec hatchback 2800000 miles
2006 Ford Focus Zetec
Car won't start when I go to start it, I literally have to pop my bonnet (car bonnet lock latch is broken aswell 🤯) every single time I want to use my car! even if I had just been driving my car and turned it off, I'd have to go jump start it with portable jump starter kit that I have...
Tried another battery also and same problem just bought a alternator to replace that but scared to do it and then that not even fix the problem and my car not be able to turn on even with the jump starter kit!?

Please help!
mills from Australia 5 years ago  
MI
3 reports 

Car wont start

Ford Focus 2013 2.0  102000 miles
My 2013 Ford Focus engine wont start. Everything is turned ON at the dashboard except the engine still not running. There is notice prompt with "Auto Pilot Parking Assist Malfunction. Service required". This only happened when the car already running, parking, turned off as usual and when you want to start it again... That is when the engine wont start. I have to wait for few hours to get it can start. Seems like it need to cool down then only can start. Once it can start, the car running smoothly even if I drive for 5 hours non-stop. I had just changed the battery about a month ago.
Judd from other 5 years ago  
JU
4 reports 

Central locking

Ford Focus 2010 sport 50000 miles
I dont seem to be able to lock my car with the key fob, i can open it but i can't lock it. Also started the same time i am unable to store the time and date it looses it as soon as the car is rested. I have recently had work done on the car do u think if the battery was disconnect this could have caused an issue? x
louise from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
LO
1 report 

Check engine light keeps coming on

Ford Focus 2006 Manual  2530000 miles
My check engine light keeps coming on it has only started happening since I purchased a new battery for my car have had the computer reset etc but nothing is helping... no faults were found
Karena from Australia 7 years ago  
KA
17 reports 

Electrical problem

Ford Focus 2000 Ford Focus2.0l 308188 miles
No headlights, power window ,no heater or ac ,wipers, we change battery and bought relays and battery cables
cret from United States 8 years ago  
CR
9 reports 

Dash lights erratic

Ford Focus 2008  131000 miles
Had mechanic clean terminals on battery, no lights came on for 2 days then they did again, help please
Shorty from Australia 8 years ago  
SH
1 report 
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