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BRIEN P
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Timing belt did not break or was not changed. 2.0 dohc, no theft light on.
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HMAC300
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Scan for codes and check crank and cam sensors.
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KEN L
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It sounds like your exhaust might be completely plugged. Loosen the head pipe and let it hang then try to start it.

Please let us know hat happens.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
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KRISTY1986
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Engine Performance problem
2000 Ford Focus Manual

2 Things:

1) As I am driving, my car will begin to stall out. Sometimes, if I give it enough gas, it won't, but it happened on the hwy at 80kms/hr last week. It will also often stall at stop lights and slowing down, while gearing down. My check engine light is also on, so I'm not sure if this has a connection. I replaced the fuel filter and air filter a month ago, but now I'm thinking it may be spark plugs, fuel pump, or the fuel injection system? Thoughts?

2) About a month ago it began that when I went to start my car, I had to force the clutch to the floor to get it to start. This week has been even worse. I spend 5-10 mins each time trying to force the clutch in as hard as possible, using every ounce of strength that I have. I'm thinking it may be a Neutral Safety Switch or the plastic bushing on the clutch pedal?

Is there anything I can do myself for these problems? Or if you have an estimate cost for the problems, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thank you!
Kristy
kristysherman17@hotmail. Com
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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What you need to do is go to Autozone and have the computer scanned for OBD2 code/s and comeback with it-The code/s will give us an idea where the problem is coming from that turn the check engine light On -this is where we start the diagnosis.

Possible problems: Idle speed control motor/EGR and PCV valves/Throttle position sensor, MAP/MAF and fuel pressure problem-
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
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KRISTY1986
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I took my car in for a read lastnight and the code said P0171 - the 0 is a zero.

Any suggestions as to what that may be?

THANKS! :)
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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P0171

A lean fuel condition can be caused by:

* Low fuel pressure due to a weak pump or leaky fuel pressure regulator. (Use a fuel pressure gauge to check fuel pressure at idle)

* Dirty fuel injectors. (Try cleaning the injectors)

* Vacuum leaks at the intake manifold, vacuum hose connections or throttle body. (Use a vacuum gauge to check for low intake vacuum)

* Leaky EGR valve. (Check operation of EGR valve)

* Leaky PCV Valve or hose. (Check valve and hose connections)

* Dirty or defective Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF). (Try cleaning the MAF sensor wires or filament with aerosol electronics cleaner. Do NOT use anything else to clean the sensor, and do not touch the sensor wires)

* TIP: On many Fords, a P0171 and/or P0174 Lean Code may sometimes appear because of a bad Differential Pressure Sensor (DPFE). This sensor monitors EGR flow, and is located on the engine near the EGR valve. There are two hoses that connect the sensor to the tube that runs from the exhaust manifold to the EGR valve. The sensor misreads EGR flow and the computer increases EGR which has a leaning effect on the fuel mixture. The fix is to replace the DPFE sensor
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
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LOLAPONDA
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It wouldnt start this morning but it started today at 4 when it was warmer and didnt start tonight when it got cold again
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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IF IT WILL NOT TURN OVER AT ALL--SEE THIS POST

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1999-ford-f-150-truck-wont-start-just-makes-clicken-noise

IF IT WILL TURN OVER, AND WON'T "BUST OFF"---SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOUR VEHICLE BETTER, MAY NEED TO JUMP IN!

THE MEDIC
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TAWEDDLE
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I have a 2000 ford focus and everytime I try to start it all it does is clicks what can I do to fix this
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MERLIN2021
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When you say it has trouble what kind? Clicking? Or nothing at all? If you hear a click, then either the battery is weak, or the starter, possibly bad battery cable connections, check and clean both ends of BOTH cables! Dissconnect negative(-) first, and put it on last! If no click the starter relay is no good!
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:57 PM (Merged)
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NICKYLEAVER
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Xreg ford focus. Our car has been driving fine then when returning to it whilst out it wouldn't start. Had to be left and when we returned to it the next day it started 1st time. Today it has been driving fine and a similar thing happened. Returned to it. Started it then a few minutes later it cut out and we couldn't start it again. It has now had to be left in someones car park again. No strange noises or smells.
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it refuses to start don't wait do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark problem
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OGEERAIN
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Electrical problem
2000 Ford Focus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 80000 miles

HAVE FULLY CHARGED BATTERY, YET WHEN I TURN THE KEY I GET NOTHING?PLEASE HELP
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:57 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
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1957PAPERBOYR
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Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Ford Focus 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles

My Focus has a Zteck engine. It has fuel up to the rail and the plugs are firing, however the injectors are not firing. Any idea what could be the matter|?
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:57 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Check for power at the injector/s if present, you have a problem with computer ground driver/s
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CHRISFORTNER
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I have a 2000 ford focus lx. I start my car and it runs fine, but after driving it for like 15 or 20 minutes, shutting the car off, and then start it again after like 10 minutes, it studders and shakes for like 10 seconds. It goes away when I rev it, it runs fine after I rev it when it does that
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ASEMASTER6371
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Check fuel pressure.

How long since your last tune up?

Roy
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CHRISFORTNER
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My mechanic plugged in a code scanner and fuel pressure seemed fine
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