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Car won't start

Ford Focus 2003 SE 168000 miles
I was driving down the road and the car started to bog out I left off gas and gave it more gas and did same thing and stalled and won't start back up
barry from United States 8 years ago  
BA
Rank 3
5 reports 
fathead from United States 8 years ago
Have it scanned for codes ,first.
barry from United States 8 years ago
Did not throwing any codes at all
fathead from United States 8 years ago
Check for fuel and spark.
barry from United States 8 years ago
Fuel pressure good and have spark to all plugs
fathead from United States 8 years ago
Possibly the timing belt or chain
barry from United States 8 years ago
That's what we r going to check in morning also cam sensor and crank sensor
fathead from United States 8 years ago
Good that should tell you something
dan o from United States 8 years ago
Could be idle air controle valve
coop from Canada 8 years ago
U could have water kn your talk happened to me
john from Ireland 7 years ago
Have a 05 1.4 petrol focus coil pack went put in a new one drove grand now 3 weeks later car wont start and keeps comeing up as coil faulth on computer
john from Ireland 7 years ago
Any1 any ideas as what could be wrong was told ecu could be blown
Haan from South Africa 5 months ago
Check your throtlebody I don't drive Ford focus but had similar problems fault code showed coilpack.
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2008 ford focus will not start

Ford Focus 2008 automatic 98000 miles
When trying to start it, won't turn over. Hear a small clicking noise. Tried to jump, nothing, checked ignition switch, and alternator connector, still nothing works.
Ashley from United States 8 years ago  
AS
14 reports 
DockersDH from United Kingdom 8 years ago
Sounds like there could be either a problem with the starter motor or the power supply to it, the click to hear is the relay engaging (you can hear this on as it is rather large) you could try a continuity check between the relay (sorry but i don't know the location) and the starter, if power can get to it then it is the starter motor.
bittonboy from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I had the same problem it was the lead wire to the starter motor the nut had come loose it needs a 13 mm spanner awkward to get at but worth a try
Hrad1 from United States 2 years ago
No start issue. No spark to the coil
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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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Car doesn't start right away

Ford Focus 2008  110236 miles
Ok so my 2008 Ford Focus sometimes doesn't want to turn on, then a day later it will!!! When I try to turn it on the lights come on but the car doesn't start, took it to get a mechanic to get a diagnostic test, they said it MIGHT be the fuel pump! Just wanting to know if anyone else has the same problem & if it's fixable by what I'm reading if I replace the fuel pump the car still won't start?!?!
Helena from United States 8 years ago  
HE
3 reports 
kyle from Canada 8 years ago
I put 500 ml of methanol in 2 tanks of gas. I also used car starter fluid in intake. Starts when plugged in but anything below zero no. Check your gas pedal see if its floppy. I put zip ties and it upped my idle speed to 1000 from about 500 rpm. It doesnt flop now. Tomorrow im going to drive it.
Hewey from United States 5 years ago
Most likely is the ignition switch is worn. To test, push in on the key when trying to start and jiggle it while in the fully turned position.
This a very common problem with the Focus due to a poor switch design.
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Will not start

Ford Focus 2002 automatic 80000 miles
Friend drove to my house with no previous problems. 2002 ford focus automatic, will not start. Instrument panel does not illuminate, engine does not turn over, a thump noise comes from the trunk area. Lights, horn, flashers, interior lights and fan work. Checked fuses, jumped, no luck.
robert from United States 8 years ago  
RO
5 reports 
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Check the fuel pump and also if there is dirt in the spark plug. Let me know if you find something.
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Ignition has power ,lights radio etc but the car wont start. I

Ford Focus 2006 1600 zetec automatic petrol 81000 miles
Message says engine system fault
leefo from United Kingdom 5 years ago  
LE
8 reports 
Chrissy from New Zealand 4 years ago
I have the same issue can any1 help
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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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Car Won't Start

Ford Focus 2008 manual 135000 miles
I have to push in really hard to start the car...I have already broke one key and the second one has a crack in it. What do I need to do to get this fixed...I love my car besides this issue.
Jenny Sitz from United States 8 years ago  
JE
6 reports 
fathead from United States 8 years ago
Take the ignition apart and see why and what's going on.
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Will not start at all

Ford Focus 2005 2.0l 185000 miles
The car would not let me go more than 35 mph, then it stalled out on me. I got it towed home where the lights still come on but nothing else. Could it be the alternator or more?
Maly-p from United States 8 years ago  
MA
11 reports 
siloviki from Canada 7 years ago
More than likely throttle body. I used to be able to get 30 minutes out of drive then it would stall.
Alisha from United States 2 years ago
Was driving along going about 40mph and itactes like it was running out of gas but I had a half tank in it though. Then it started losing power while I am still driving along so pulled over turned the car off and that was that won't start light come on when tur ing the key to acc mode but won't start smelled a sour ish smell when trying to start it one last time almost plasticky smelling kinda
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Not starting.

Ford Focus 2001 Hatchback  10000010 miles
Car turns over but will not start.
Nazim from United Kingdom 3 years ago  
NA
5 reports 
Tired from South Africa 3 years ago
Only starts when towed. Runs for about 2 to 5 min and stalls. Does not start with key. Fitted new battery and inline feul pump. Did most of the small checks. Timing and sensors. Diesel pressure and fault codes. Any help
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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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Won't start

Ford Focus 2014 Se 100000 miles
The lights come on it makes the sound the doors are open but will not start
Northstar collection center from United States a year ago  
NO
1 reply 
Northstar collection center from United States a year ago
Not dead battery brand new battery
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Won't start

Ford Focus 2008 Se 2.0L 206000 miles
Car cranks but won't start it acts like it isn't getting any fuel
Marky from United States 2 years ago  
MA
5 reports 
Marky from United States 2 years ago
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly helpful
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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
2 reports 
Solved
Best answer (according to NikNaks)
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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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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Doesn't start up no moving

Ford Focus 2014 E.g sedan  1254589 miles
I reber gear box work 1day and store nit start
1
2
Saad from other a year ago  
SA
1 report 
Kim from United States 7 months ago
Help car wont start what should I do
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The car won't start so is there a fuse that starts at or would it be a

Ford Focus 2001 Hatchback with a 4 cylinder engine 900000 miles
Is there a fuse that keeps the car from starting if there isn't no fuse then what would it be a starter or solenoid
Robbie Geary from United States 2 years ago  
RO
1 report 
Bee1 from United States 2 years ago
Check there starter relay under the dash.
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Car wont Start

Ford Focus 2003 lx 2000000 miles
When I put the key in the lights go off there is power but car wont start. Checked the fuses and my starter is fine
sylwiamikel78 from United States 2 years ago  
SY
3 reports 
Bee1 from United States 2 years ago
Possibly your ground wire. Broke or corrosion.
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Car wont start

Ford Focus 2004 Hatchback 115000 miles
Hi my car isn't firing the electrics work fine but the engine doesn't turn nor does it make any sound there is no warning light on or anything it looks like there is a cable on the under side of the engine that looks like its missing or burnt off what could it be
Myles59er from other 6 years ago  
MY
2 reports 
ricky from United States 2 years ago
Lights and radio srill works he car just wint crank
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Hit snow bank now car won't start

Ford Focus 2000 Wagon 4cy 175000 miles
Engine turns over but won't start. Checked fuel shutoff OK. Sprayed starting fluid in intake no luck. Could it be timing belt
Sam l from United States 7 years ago  
SA
5 reports 
john from Ireland 7 years ago
Could be crank shaft sensor
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Doesn't start when engineers hot

Ford Focus 2005 Manual ,  83000 miles
Car doesn't start after running over 60 miles... It doesn't turn off automatically. But if we turn it off it will take ten minutes to start... Seems like engine needs cooling off after running an hour continuesly
Chacko from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
CH
6 reports 
Kevo from United Kingdom 7 years ago
I had to fit a switch for the fan because I was told the ecu wasn't Ellington the fan to kick in
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The vehicle does not turn over at all

Ford Focus 2007 Focus 2.0 ses 165000 miles
The car does not turn over at all I do not have 12 volts going down to the starter in crank position on the car. New starter also. Any help would be appreciated
Tommie from United States 8 years ago  
TO
8 reports 

Won't start

Ford Focus 2007 Ford focus 1885499 miles
It won't start it acts like it wanted to but now it won't and I can't get it out of gear when I try to start it.
Amanda from United States a month ago  
AM
2 reports 

Rolled ford focus won't start

Ford Focus 2008 Sedan, 2L inline 4 300500 miles
I recently rolled my 2008 ford focus ses and it will not start. I suspect it could either be an airbag module that prevents starting incase of crash. Or a roll over switch, that cuts fuel preventing start, but I am unaware of which it could be
KevinLund from Canada 3 months ago  
KE

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

Theft fuse car won't start

Ford Focus 2005 Ford 195000 miles
Anti theft fuse to turn anti theft off
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Angel from United States 10 months ago  
AN
2 reports 

Car doesn't start

Ford Focus 2012 Manual  200000 miles
My car doesn't want to start the angen what might be the problem
Zee 1 from South Africa a year ago  
ZE

Car doesn't want to start

Ford Focus 2012 Manual  200000 miles
Camshaft to actuator control
Zee 1 from South Africa a year ago  
ZE

Doesn't wanna start

Ford Focus 2006 Hatch back manual 77000 miles
The car doesn't wanna start after the fuse problem fixed
penduntembekopendu92@gmail.com from South Africa a year ago  
PE
1 report 

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 

Won't crank over won't start. Everything lights up no power to start

Ford Focus 2010 Ford fusion  120000 miles
Can't get car to start seems to be like relay please help
2010 fusion from United States 2 years ago  
20
4 reports 

Wont crank or start

Ford Focus 2009  60000 miles
Relay clicking constantly in cabin fuse box engine will not start or crank
Focus from Australia 4 years ago  
FO
5 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 

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 

Wont start drive home from work

Ford Focus 2007  197000 miles
Dove home from work went fine then went to go up the road and wont start turns over all good just wont start did the fuel shut of switch but still te same
jimmy from Australia 6 years ago  
JI
2 reports 

Will not turn over

Ford Focus 2013 4 cyl se hatch back  44000 miles
I can go to start my 2013 focus. Everything powers up. Fuel pump comes on but when you turn the switch to start nothing. I thought maybe it was a saftey switch so I opened and closed the hood. And it started. But now it is doing it again just not all the time. I bought the car wrecked and there was a computer on the driver side behind the bumnper cover that was exposed to weater. Not sure what it controls. Any idea... Thanks randy
Randy from United States 8 years ago  
RA
1 report 

Won't start at all

Ford Focus 2001 1.6 se wagon 193580 miles
Last night I changed the fuel filter in my car after it died. It would crank but wouldn't start. Sounded like it wasn't getting enough gas so we figured it was a clogged fuel filter. Then it still didn't do anything. Now this morning it's not even trying to crank it's just making a click noise when I turn the key. I have no idea where to even start with it.
Firechick91 from United States 8 years ago  
FI
4 reports 
Dysie from other 10 months ago
How was your issue solved
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No power except interior light

Ford Focus 2007 Ses 179000 miles
I was in minor collision and now my car will not start I can't even get any power when I put keys in ignition... a little red light keeps flashing with a picture of car and pad lock...
Shawn from United States 8 years ago  
SH
4 reports 
black Joe from United States 8 years ago
Won't start a red light flash on n of
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
That's the anti theft device, that's why your car won't start
siloviki from Canada 7 years ago
I believe that disables the fuel pump, once the car recognizes the key, it enables the fuel pump. Usually tho I believe you can crank, just no fuel gets deposited to engine. Yours sounds like it might have to be diagnosed by an electrical tech to see why there is no power to ignition.
john70 from United States 5 years ago
Had a similar issue, it was the anti theft device malfunctioning
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