2003 ford focus zts
Asked by Focuszts Oct 04, 2017 at 01:01 PM about the 2003 Ford Focus ZTS
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
So I just bought a 2003 ford focus zts and they told me it
only needed a battery I bought the battery and new positive
and negative conectors and my car wont start its starts
right up with jumper cables runs no problem drove it for
about an hour without it shutting off but once it turns off it
won't turn back on back without a jump
3 Answers
I just replaced the battery and the positive and negative connections if I'm correct I was just messing with my ignition switch and it started right up
oldschool68 answered 5 years ago
My 2004 f/focus finally quit starting (turning on).It used to shut off completely while I was driving 65+mph on the passing lane in Hou.Tex.,..I had thougjt it was a loose battery cable,or just the battery was(is)too small.Finally,a mechanic told me after diagnosing it with a certain machine in 1 minute,the alternator was not good.The alternator has to at least put out 12.0 +volts so this small standard car will operate without shutting off,whether on the freeway or at the stoplight. As for your needing a jump to help start your car it is possible your altenator is not good or your battery is smaller than is required.Always check your battery cables,even for corrosion. I hope this helps.
