Won't Start

Tiny
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Engine turns over but car does not fire (start)
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Have you checked for spark?That and check for codes is where I would start.
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I have a ford focus diesel tddi will not start, I parked up one morning got in it to go to work wud not start its gettin desil out of the injecter pipes but looks very week could it be the pump or crank sensor
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Check the pump pressure first. If that is within spec, then I would consider a plugged fuel filter or injector.
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TARA FAIRLAMB
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Noises problem
2000 Ford Focus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

after putting 15 -40 oil in my car it wouldnt start ive drained all old oil and put new correct oil in it stilll wont start and makes a clicking noise when trying to start car up what could this be
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I don't know why you would have ever done that. That car requires 5W20 and nothing else.

It sounds like you have a battery problem unrelated to the oil issue. The oil wouldn't have prevented it from starting.
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My 2000 ford focus is making a constant ding when door open kinda like I left the light on as a reminder but its a constant ding and will not start now, what is the constant ding?
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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The door switch is probably bad.
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Ford Focus 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 127342 miles

i have 2000 ford focus, fuel pump is working, you car hear it when you turn switch on, but when you try to start you get nothing, it will not engage starter, will not even turn over, there, s nothing, any suggestions, thanks
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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I recently had a new clutch fitted, however when I was driving my car, it was shakin when I started it, shaking everytime I put it into gear, then gradually over my journey it got worse, growling, smelling, only driving max of 10mph reving highly, then broke down at the bottom of a heel when I tried to start it, it would move just smokin from the exhaust
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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I feel that this new clutch may be faulty or there was a problem with the instalation, contact the fitter and get them to inspect this first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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While driving to work my car began stalling my gages were jumping high to low kept the car going by popping the cluthch but when I shut car off and re tried to start just made a clicking sound?
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I would have the battery charged and tested also make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?Sounds like the alternator isn't charging.
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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Hi,

Not being well-informed consumer, I bought a new Ford Focus in 2000. The car now has 111,000 miles on it and I have just finished paying it off.

The 2000 has had 12 Safety Recalls. I have read that if the Focus has one more recall it will beat the record set for recalls by some other car in the 1980's (probably a Ford).

Aside from replacing the alternator I haven't had any really expensive repairs. That changed a few days ago when my car wouldn't start and I was told the PCM needed to be replaced. Including the cost for the dealership to diagnose the problem, it will cost around $1000 to repair.

It has always been my thought that fixing a car is always less expensive than replacing it.
Is a Ford Focus an exception to this general rule?

Complicating my decision is that my sister is offering me her 1997 Honda Civic. For Free. I need help deciding if I should sell the Focus before more expensive problems arise. I understand that all cars eventually have problems and require scheduled maintenance, but Fords appear to have considerably more problems and the problems occur much earlier in their lives than practically any other Japanese car.

What would you guys do in my situation?

Thanks
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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SELL, the focus isnt really that good of a car(unless your on our end)
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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I HAVE A 2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3 AND MY TERNING SIGNILES WORK WHEN THEY WONT BUT MOSTLEY HAPPENS WHEN I HAD DRIVEN IT A WHY'LL AND MY LOCKS LIKE TO GO BONKERS SOME TIMES TO AND SOME TIMES I CANT GET OUT I HAD TO UNHOOK TO MY AUTOMADICK CAR LOCKS BECAUSE IT WOULDNT LET ME OUT BECAUSE OF LOCKING ME IN AND I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR NOT STARTING AND I GOT THEY FIXSED BUT AFTER THAT GOT DONE MY HOREN STOPED WORKING CAN U PLEASE HELP ME. THANK U
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Check battery for condition including load test and make sure terminal ends are clean. Checkbody to battery ground for tight and clean. Then check grunds to lights
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