Is there a problem starting my Ford Focus?
Is there a problem starting my Ford Focus?
I have been having a problem starting the engine of my diesel Focus for a few months now which is getting progressively worse. On cranking the engine it turns over rapidly but does not start. On occasion I have kept the key turned and 50% of the time it will eventually start but takes a long time.
Is there a problem with the Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi?
I encountered this problem with a Focus 2.0 TDCi. No DTC value is registered. Battery is around 12.1v when left standing for a while. On occasions when turning the ignition to start the engine all I heard for a couple of seconds was a metallic sound (sounds like spoons rattling together) but the engine does not turn.
What causes a Ford Focus battery to drain while parked?
Ford Focus: Battery Draining While Parked 1 Battery Cables. You’ll want to take a look at your Focus’s battery posts where they bolt to the battery. 2 Bad Battery. When the battery drains when parked, the odds are that it’s the battery itself. 3 Alternator. 4 Focus Battery Draining While Parked. …
Why is my Ford Focus not fully charged?
I actually took the car to Halfords on Sunday after the 50 mile drive, for a battery diagnostic test, and they found nothing wrong with the battery and charging voltages. The only thing he noticed was that the overall battery voltage was low, which suggested it wasn’t getting fully charged.
Are there any problems with the Ford Focus?
Ford Focus Problems With Valve Seats The valve seats failed, dropped into the engine and destroyed it. This is a common problem with this engine. I’m very disappointed that Ford never stepped up to the plate with this problem and recalled the car to correct this very serious engine problem.
I encountered this problem with a Focus 2.0 TDCi. No DTC value is registered. Battery is around 12.1v when left standing for a while. On occasions when turning the ignition to start the engine all I heard for a couple of seconds was a metallic sound (sounds like spoons rattling together) but the engine does not turn.
Ford Focus: Battery Draining While Parked 1 Battery Cables. You’ll want to take a look at your Focus’s battery posts where they bolt to the battery. 2 Bad Battery. When the battery drains when parked, the odds are that it’s the battery itself. 3 Alternator. 4 Focus Battery Draining While Parked.
What to do if your Ford Focus starts intermittently?
The fix is to install new engine management software, if the issue reoccurs a few weeks/months later then the circuit board where the memory resides needs changing. In addition to the intermittent starting problem it’s worth checking if you also get a heavier steering loading, it feels heavier than Sport mode.
