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2002 Ford Focus car seems to want to shut off when you turn

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD FOCUS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 116,000 MILES
Car seems to want to shut off when you turn on the defrost. What could be the problem?
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 AT 1:32 PM

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Tiny
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AC comes on in defrost mode to help dehumidfy interior.
Compressor maybe locking up causing engine to bog. Will the smae occur if AC turned on?
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010 AT 3:24 PM
Tiny
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I think your right, do you think it is a wiring problem?
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010 AT 4:31 PM

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