Will not turnover upon attempted restart?

2014 FORD FOCUS
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIMMYVICTORYSPORTS
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Stalls when idling after driving then won't turnover upon attempted restart. Eventually it will restart, however, and sometimes there are no issues at all.
Mar 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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STRAILER
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So when you say turn over do you mean the engine will not crank (starter operation) or the starter is working but the engine is not running?

Please go over these two videos for clarification:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY&t=6s

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Mar 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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TIMMYVICTORYSPORTS
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Engine won't crank.
Mar 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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STRAILER
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When you try to crank it do all of the lights go out? It could be weak battery or a bad connection at the battery. Did the second video help at all? Can you upload a short video of what the car is doing? I need more information.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM