Car shuts off I lose all power?

MADHATTER1990CR

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2014 FORD FOCUS
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
91,544 MILES

I was sitting with the transmission in park at work and I lost all power, and it just shut off and would not start again. Once I got off it started right up no problem. So I went and got the battery and alternator tested came back good on both once I was on my way home its dies again while I was driving again full loss of power and would not turn on after about ten mins or so it stared again and I made it home it's not throwing any codes not over heating battery connection are good and tight it's does not ride rough in any way just shuts off.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 AT 7:16 AM

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KEN L

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So when you say the car shuts off, do you mean you lose all electrical or the engine stalls out? Also are there any other warning lights on such as a battery warning light? I need more information to help you.

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 AT 12:17 PM

MADHATTER1990CR

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Honestly both engine will shut off then I'll lose all power for a few minutes the little after that it will crank back on and drive all within ten to 15 minutes of it stalling and I noticed today that the temperature gauge will shoot to the middle in just a couple minutes after it's sat all. Night and that does not seem normal either.

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 AT 12:21 PM

KEN L

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So to confirm you lose all electrical as well as the engine stalling out? If so, I would check the battery out, they can test good but then have an internal short that only happens in certain conditions. Also, make sure the battery cables are free from corrosion and tight on the battery terminals.

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Friday, May 23rd, 2025 AT 10:59 AM