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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 7:40 am
Post subject: Focus Starting Problems
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Hi,
I have a 1999 1.8 Zetec with 83k miles.
Recently, I have had problems starting from cold. The engine turns over and
takes about 10 seconds to start. The engine feels very lumpy initially but
then reaches idle and runs fine. The car will also start fine for the rest
of the day.
My local Ford dealer checked everything out last week (diagnostic etc.) and
could not find any problems.
Has anyone had this problem and if so, what's the cause?
Any help would be appreciated.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 2:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Focus Starting Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I sorted my own problem.
Flushed the airflow sensor and inlet manifld with Carb Cleaner. Problem
sorted.
Thanks anyway.....
"Ian Bilsland" <ian.bilsland.TakeThisOut@nospamta.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a 1999 1.8 Zetec with 83k miles.
>
> Recently, I have had problems starting from cold. The engine turns over
> and takes about 10 seconds to start. The engine feels very lumpy initially
> but then reaches idle and runs fine. The car will also start fine for the
> rest of the day.
>
> My local Ford dealer checked everything out last week (diagnostic etc.)
> and could not find any problems.
>
> Has anyone had this problem and if so, what's the cause?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Focus Starting Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:04:34 +0000 (UTC), "Ian Bilsland"
<ian.bilsland DeleteThis @nospamta.com> wrote:
>I sorted my own problem.
>
>Flushed the airflow sensor and inlet manifld with Carb Cleaner. Problem
>sorted.
What narrowed it down to the air flow sensor?
later,
tom
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>Thanks anyway.....
>"Ian Bilsland" <ian.bilsland DeleteThis @nospamta.com> wrote in message
>news:cvs9r0$5nj$1@titan.btinternet.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a 1999 1.8 Zetec with 83k miles.
>>
>> Recently, I have had problems starting from cold. The engine turns over
>> and takes about 10 seconds to start. The engine feels very lumpy initially
>> but then reaches idle and runs fine. The car will also start fine for the
>> rest of the day.
>>
>> My local Ford dealer checked everything out last week (diagnostic etc.)
>> and could not find any problems.
>>
>> Has anyone had this problem and if so, what's the cause?
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Focus Starting Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Nothing in particular. As I had no feedback from the group I didn't know
where to start.
"The Real Tom" <Tom @ <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.WorkAtHomePlans.com" target="_blank">www.WorkAtHomePlans.com</a>> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:04:34 +0000 (UTC), "Ian Bilsland"
> <ian.bilsland DeleteThis @nospamta.com> wrote:
>
>>I sorted my own problem.
>>
>>Flushed the airflow sensor and inlet manifld with Carb Cleaner. Problem
>>sorted.
>
> What narrowed it down to the air flow sensor?
>
> later,
>
> tom
>
>>
>>Thanks anyway.....
>>"Ian Bilsland" <ian.bilsland DeleteThis @nospamta.com> wrote in message
>>news:cvs9r0$5nj$1@titan.btinternet.com...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have a 1999 1.8 Zetec with 83k miles.
>>>
>>> Recently, I have had problems starting from cold. The engine turns over
>>> and takes about 10 seconds to start. The engine feels very lumpy
>>> initially
>>> but then reaches idle and runs fine. The car will also start fine for
>>> the
>>> rest of the day.
>>>
>>> My local Ford dealer checked everything out last week (diagnostic etc.)
>>> and could not find any problems.
>>>
>>> Has anyone had this problem and if so, what's the cause?
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 4:10 am
Post subject: Re: Focus Starting Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I have a 2005 Focus ZX4 ST with 3200 miles that I have to crank over several times after it sits for 8+ hours. When it starts it spits, sputters and shakes, then clears up and runs fine. It only seems to do this every couple of days in cold and warm weather not consistently, so I haven't said anything to the dealership yet. >> Stay informed about: Focus Starting Problems |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:11 pm
Post subject: Re: Focus Starting Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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My 2000 Focus will not turn over.I only hear clicking sounds.My interior lights and radio work.After a few hours it started.This happened ago after 3 months and once agian I am getting clicking sounds.Anyone heard of this? >> Stay informed about: Focus Starting Problems |
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