Engine will remain running?

2011 FORD FOCUS
120,000 MILES • 2.0L • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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BEN1NJ4
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My car has push start button. When I press it the who ignition turns off but the engine will remain running and I have to stall it to stop it.
Sep 19, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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STRAILER
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So I see this car did not come with a push button ignition switch so it must have been added and has now gone bad, I would wire the ignition back to stock or, replace the after market push button and controller.
Sep 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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