Battery is okay, fluids are okay. fuses are okay starter okay gas pressure and gas filter are okay car will sometimes turn on for a few seconds but makes a loud grinding noise then shuts off. for the few seconds that it stays on before it dies... it makes a sound like something is loose and hitting something inside...
From what your saying it sounds like your fly wheel .or your starter's sylinoid may have some broken theeth.chech it out.
SOURCE: 2004 Ford Focus ZTS engine whine/ noise
The exhaust system on this vehicle has to be able to flex or it would crack at one of the joints, so it has hangers with rubber bushings to hold it into place and still be able to flex with the engine. Now grant it one of these bushings may have come loose or one of the hangers may have broke but I would be concerned about the thumping of the exhaust against the floor board. This could be caused by a broken motor mount letting the engine flex to much. I would suggest having someone inspect these.
SOURCE: Ford Explorer XLT does not start
have the battery tested, u are not describing a lack of fuel problem, u either have a defective battery or a corroded positive battery cable, that is very comm on on your year and model, I am a Ford dealer tech so I know what is going on with these explorers, it is seldom a fuel pump concern, the slow or no crank is the key factor here.
SOURCE: 1998 Ford Explorer XLT does not start
Well you have made mention of a few things that I don't believe pertain to your starting problem, but I will attempt to give you some information to get you on the road.
The very first thing I thought of when I started reading your problem was your battery is dead, and it may need to be replaced. Although it could be several other this as well. I would start by checking the battery cable ends. Make sure they are clean, free of corrosion and acid film on the battery cable ends and the battery posts. If they are corroded that very well may prevent the battery from recieving the needed charge while driving and it may take a little time before the results of it shows up.
I guess the next thing I would tell you to do is check the voltage of the battery. It should be a little over 12 volts, something like 12.87 volts if you check it with a multi meter. From what you told me so far it probably won't be. So put your battery on a charger for awhile until it charges up. NOTE: a bad battery won't charge up or if it does it won't hold a charge for long.
To me you problem sounds like a shortage of suffieient electrical supply to start your vehicle, and you probably most likely will have to replace your battery. You can have your old battery tested at most places that sell auotmotive batteries and that's what I would do next.
The clicking noise you had made mention of sounds like to me to be a relay clicking from a lack of sufficient electrical power, thus the battery is most likely bad.
Clean your battery connections first and charge up your battery. If that dosen't do it take your battery to a place where they are sold, like Wal Mart, Auto Zone, ect., and have it tested. I'll bet that's your problem. Anyway let me know how you make out and rate my reply
Thanks!
SOURCE: ford focus 04 auto car makes grinding noise
the grinding noise you hear is the pump out of fluid you need to find and repair the leak then check the pump it may be u/s if no oil in it and it has been run
SOURCE: Loud engine knocking on 2001 Ford Focus
Sounds to me like a very common problem has occured to your neighbor. If this is a SOHC engine, one of the valve seats in the number 4 cylinder has fallen out. I'm sure it has damaged the head and the piston. Stop trying to run it or you might blow a hole in the cylinder wall or break a rod or both.
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