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Mon 25 Jun 2012 19:08

Ford Focus 1.4cc Year 2005 - Faiular to start - o

Dear Sir. Madam.

With reference to above this Ford Focus has failed to start about 10 times in the last 6 months

When you return to the vehicle about 8 or 9 hours later it will start without difficulty .

Has any simular problem been reported.

How can this problem be rectified .

Many thanks

John.

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Mon 25 Jun 2012 22:16

Ford Focus 1.4cc Year 2005 - Faiular to start - MikeTorque

When it does start ok does it start first time ?

Starting problems can be caused by a number of things, fuel filter blockage, air leakage, spark plugs need replacing, air filter clogged, old fuel, poor battery condition, electrical problems, etc.

There is a known software corruption issue that causes intermittent starting problems, the solution is to get new software installed.

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