One morning when it was cold, my 2003 Escape 3.0 4x4 wouldn't start. The engine was turning over but it didn't seem to "catch" and start. I repeated the process several times. I walked away for an hour with the hood up and then it started right up. Drove it a couple of times that day with no issue. The next morning was warmer, and it almost did the same thing. It was turning over, but not catching for a long time until it suddenly started. I haven't experienced the issue the past two days, but this has me worried. I don't want to get stranded out there. This only seems to happen when the car's been sitting for a while. I'm not hearing any clicking sounds and it looks like I've got enough power from the battery. Any thoughts?
SOURCE: 2003 ford focus. battery light comes on but dimly lite
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SOURCE: I have a Ford Focus
Replace the starter, your right ; Mike. It will leave you stranded soon. Also have the battery checked and clean the thermals.
SOURCE: Ford Focus occasional starting problems.
Hey there...
Although I'm questioning why it would be doing this mostly on cold mornings, I would suggest that you check your battery connections. 99 times out of 100, the reason that this happens is because one of the battery cables does not have a good connection (Many times it's the ground wire). If you check to make sure that the connections on both ends of both cables are tight, then try taking your vehicle to your local parts store to have them do a load test on your battery. It's possible that the c.c.a. (cold cranking amps) are no longer sufficient to start your car. After awhile, batteries tend to lose their charge due to age, how many times it has been discharged completely, and also frequent cold weather. I believe that this should solve things, but feel free to contact me to ask about any other possibilities that may be causing this, as I'll look into any other similar common issues on your particular make and model. Should be battery cables or battery itself, though. Hope this helps and have a great day!
James
SOURCE: 2002 Ford Escape V6 XLT, problem w/ initial start in cold weather
Does the engine crank but just not start? Or... are you cycling the ignition switch without trying to crank the engine? Based on the information you have given, I would first guess that the fuel pump may be going out. I say this because when you first turn the key on the pump primes the engine with pressurized fuel. If the pump is getting old, it may take a few power cycles to get it going. You can test this theory by having somebody listen near the rear of the car while you turn the key on for the first time. The fuel pump make a faint, yet distinctive high pitch noise that can be heard when you turn the key on. Try that first. Next thing you would try is checking the relays for proper function... starting with the fuel pump relay. Good luck.
SOURCE: I have a 96 Ford
It will start when cold, and after driving and then parking, the starter will not turn over? Replace your starter/solenoid.
WARNING: WHEN SERVICING THE STARTER MOTOR (11002) OR PERFORMING OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT WORK NEAR THE STARTER MOTOR (11001) , BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID (11390) IS "ELECTRICALLY HOT" AT ALL TIMES. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE (14301) BEFORE SERVICING STARTER MOTOR .
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