2001 Ford Focus Loosing power

Your next step is to start pulling codes. May have a faulty sensor sending error codes,
The computer don't like faults in the electronic system.

Let me no

Richard

[quote:8fda932148="Diehlshauling"]I own a 1989 Ford F150 4x4 with a 302 automatic w/overdrive with about 117,000 miles. About 4 months ago it started acting funny. It would run great as long as it was cold but, when got hot it would shut off and stall and would not start up until it cools off, when it does this and I try to start it it clicks like the battery is dead. I have replaced the battery, computer, coil, ignition module, distribitor. checked the starter, starter solinoid (on the firewall), ignition switch, recentelly it will not start at all. I am at my witts end with vehicle. also checked the battery cables all good and clean. :?:[/quote:8fda932148]

One other thing check for loose grounds perticularly from battery to frame make sure its secure and clean.

[quote:57246d411e="Diehlshauling"]I own a 1989 Ford F150 4x4 with a 302 automatic w/overdrive with about 117,000 miles. About 4 months ago it started acting funny. It would run great as long as it was cold but, when got hot it would shut off and stall and would not start up until it cools off, when it does this and I try to start it it clicks like the battery is dead. I have replaced the battery, computer, coil, ignition module, distribitor. checked the starter, starter solinoid (on the firewall), ignition switch, recentelly it will not start at all. I am at my witts end with vehicle. also checked the battery cables all good and clean. :?:[/quote:57246d411e]


Got oil in it? Can you turn the motor over by hand?

Well if you take a rench and attach it to one of the pulleys and turn it counter-clock-wise the motor will turn.

Question for ya friend Have you gotten a chance to pull codes from the engine computer yet. This could possibly svae you time and money.

Keep me posted.

[quote:3ec68f3736="poet042005"]Well if you take a rench and attach it to one of the pulleys and turn it counter-clock-wise the motor will turn.

Question for ya friend Have you gotten a chance to pull codes from the engine computer yet. This could possibly svae you time and money.

Keep me posted.[/quote:3ec68f3736]

I can't pull codes becuase it won't start therefore i can't drive it. I can turn it over by hand and all my grounds are tight and clean even checked the ground cabel for corosion they are good! :x

I think poet means that if the computer has recognized a fault earlier and set a code, you can retrieve them whether the vehicle is running or not.

If no codes present, I would suspect a bad coolant temp sensor.

[quote:a3154a6d87="Indyuke"]I think poet means that if the computer has recognized a fault earlier and set a code, you can retrieve them whether the vehicle is running or not.

If no codes present, I would suspect a bad coolant temp sensor.[/quote:a3154a6d87]

I think I found the problem, 2 wires with fuselinks were melted togather, I replaced them and she started, I wil only know if it will correct the other problems when i take her on along trip. (the wires when to the starter soliniod)!

Awesome!

Thank you Indyuke thats exactly what I ment. The computer can pickup codes as they accur.

You were right on the money.

Good job Diehl

Have the PCM scanned for codes. That will give us a place to start. The mileage is pretty low to be having these kinds of issues

There was a recall on the fuel pump in 2001 (at least for the wagon - maybe all focus vehicles). Our 2001 wagon acted much the same except that it would do what you are describing for 30 seconds to a minute and then quit. It would restart and run for a brief period and then die out and quit again.

Perhaps your issue is the fuel pump as well (if you haven't had the recall work done).