Why does my Ford Focus shut off?

Asked by Dante121 Mar 05, 2021 at 09:17 PM about the 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2005 Ford Focus sounds like a pickup
truck when I start it,and when I turn my
steering wheel or switch in to gear the battery
and fuel light come on right before shutting off
what can I do

2 Answers
27,940

oilyspill answered 4 years ago

how long since a tune-up? any applicable trouble codes? When you say," sounds like a truck," I'm not sure I understand? Are you saying it idles too high? With the engine in park or neutral, not much load on the engine. When you put it in gear, there is a load. Turning the steering wheel, power steering is a load. Note my first two questions.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Why does my Ford Focus shut off? 2 Answers

    My 2005 Ford Focus sounds like a pickup truck when I start it,and when I turn my steering wheel or switch in to gear the battery and fuel light come on right before shutting off what can I do

    2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why does my 2016 Ford Focus only turn on when the car battery is tilted Ford 2 Answers

    Why does my 2016 Ford Focus only turn on whenever I tilt my battery Ford. I'm battery is in place car turns off

    2016 Ford Focus

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why does my car shut off when I stop/break? 6 Answers

    I have a 2005 ford focus. It shuts off when I stop, but then starts right back up; it starts up with a bit of a struggle (I was told that the starter may need to be replaced.). The engine light came...

    2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Does my Ford Focus have a timing belt or chain? 2 Answers

    Does my Ford Focus have a timing belt or timing chain?

    2016 Ford Focus SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why wont my 2010 Ford Focus Reverse? 3 Answers

    I recently started having trouble with my car as far as it starting. I went to various mechanics and each told me something different I ended up replacing the tires, the starter, and the battery. My...

    2010 Ford Focus SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2005 Ford Focus

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Focus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Savoy_1800
    Reputation
    3,340
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,660
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,410
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Fusion
531 Great Deals out of 7,436 listings starting at $1,495
Used Ford Fiesta
94 Great Deals out of 1,665 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Civic
1,230 Great Deals out of 26,666 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Escape
1,803 Great Deals out of 50,738 listings starting at $1,200
Used Ford Mustang
991 Great Deals out of 21,586 listings starting at $2,500
Used Toyota Corolla
1,666 Great Deals out of 27,373 listings starting at $1,500
Used Honda Accord
1,266 Great Deals out of 23,117 listings starting at $998
Used Hyundai Elantra
902 Great Deals out of 32,696 listings starting at $1,598
Used Mazda MAZDA3
417 Great Deals out of 11,960 listings starting at $999
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
179 Great Deals out of 3,304 listings starting at $2,800
Used Ford F-150
6,466 Great Deals out of 171,569 listings starting at $1,800
Used Toyota Camry
2,387 Great Deals out of 42,957 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford Taurus
104 Great Deals out of 1,942 listings starting at $1,995

Used Cars for Sale

2018 Ford Focus For Sale
68 Great Deals out of 693 listings starting at $2,444
2017 Ford Focus For Sale
33 Great Deals out of 586 listings starting at $2,950
2016 Ford Focus For Sale
28 Great Deals out of 622 listings starting at $3,398
2015 Ford Focus For Sale
22 Great Deals out of 491 listings starting at $3,369
2014 Ford Focus For Sale
46 Great Deals out of 832 listings starting at $500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.