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Ford Focus Estate won't start
I own a 2006 Ford Focus Estate (1.6 petrol) that refuses to start. When I switch on the ignition the dash warning lights are displayed. I had a new fuse box fitted because of corrosion but this hasn't solved the problem. Any idea what the fault could be?
Asked on 14 June 2016 by Terence Colby
Answered by
Honest John
The common fault with these is moisture gathering in the plug valley on top of the block. This affects the coil packs and eventually rots through the core plugs to the water jacket. If you find moisture there, sop it out with a rag then squirt on some WD40 (Water Dispersant 40).
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