1993 Ford Focus car getting hard to start

RANDY SHARP

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1993 FORD FOCUS
2.3L
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
75,000 MILES

Lately my sister's focus has been getting hard to start, what I mean in that is it turns over longer now to start. A while back I have posted it did have a trouble code of oxygen sensor 3 stuck lean I still haven't resolved that problem yet.I have a new gas filter to put on it and the plugs are not that old, so what else could make it take a little longer to start?

Monday, February 2nd, 2015 AT 9:33 AM

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We don't have focus for 93 in US so check fuel pressure with a gauge we have no specs on it either

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Monday, February 2nd, 2015 AT 9:45 AM

KEN L

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It sounds like the IAC control motor needs to be replaced, here is a guide to help us see what's going on and the location of the IAC motor so you can swap it out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

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Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 AT 5:31 PM

RANDY SHARP

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2003 FORD FOCUS
2.3L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
75,000 MILES

I have posted this focus before.I still have a 02 sensor 3 stuck on lean, I haven't fixed the problem yet as I should. So what do I need to fix this problem, it basically only cuts out when you turn the ac on or the defrosters so what do I need to fix this problem and it does have the check engine light on I think the code number was 194 or something like that I would have to look but it is the trouble code 02 sensor stuck lean. Also the car is taking a little longer to start also.I just put new plugs in it a while back, I got a new gas filter. So does anyone know what I should do?

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Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 AT 5:31 PM (Merged)

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