Feels like it's not staying charged

Asked by Chris143356 Aug 15, 2018 at 08:11 AM about the 2003 Ford Focus ZX3

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Got a new battery and alternator for my 03 Ford
focus just a year ago and when I started it the
other day to drive it, and it moved a few inches and
started to sputter and died now when I try jumping
it will try to start but won't start or it starts but
when I take it off the jump pack it just shuts off
and i don't know what's could be causing it to do
that

1 Answer

Alex answered 5 years ago

Check your battery terminals, make sure they arent all gunned up, make sure they are snug and don't move when they are tightened. If that isnt your problem I would trace the wires and make sure they are not frayed or bare anywhere and that the places they are connected to are clean and free of rust, a little piece of sandpaper or a wire brush can clean it sufficiently. If that still isn't your problem I would make sure your altinator plug is in all the way. Hope this helps.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 Ford Focus

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Focus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Savoy_1800
    Reputation
    3,270
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,600
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,380
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Civic
1,319 Great Deals out of 29,221 listings starting at $1,250
Used Ford Fiesta
146 Great Deals out of 1,811 listings starting at $2,000
Used Toyota Corolla
1,451 Great Deals out of 22,042 listings starting at $950
Used Ford Escape
2,278 Great Deals out of 46,289 listings starting at $800
Used Ford Mustang
924 Great Deals out of 21,384 listings starting at $1,651
Used Toyota Camry
1,890 Great Deals out of 30,319 listings starting at $1,299
Used Honda Accord
1,485 Great Deals out of 29,420 listings starting at $1,500
Used Hyundai Elantra
875 Great Deals out of 27,510 listings starting at $1,588
Used Mazda MAZDA3
560 Great Deals out of 11,879 listings starting at $1,750
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
165 Great Deals out of 3,638 listings starting at $4,750
Used Ford F-150
6,027 Great Deals out of 133,967 listings starting at $1,100

Used Cars for Sale

2018 Ford Focus For Sale
60 Great Deals out of 831 listings starting at $5,000
2017 Ford Focus For Sale
63 Great Deals out of 716 listings starting at $4,490
2016 Ford Focus For Sale
46 Great Deals out of 686 listings starting at $4,595
2015 Ford Focus For Sale
44 Great Deals out of 528 listings starting at $2,900
2014 Ford Focus For Sale
60 Great Deals out of 863 listings starting at $2,000

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.