2005rordfocuszxe won't stay running - Focus Ford Cars & Trucks

If the problem only happens when the engine is cold, a bad electric sensor is likely to blame. If the car stalls even when the engine is warm, the cause is likely a faulty electric fuel pump.

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Did you changed fuel filter.

Check the crank case sensor

bad pressure switch

Those are all really common symptoms of the alternator going bad on those cars. I would have it checked to make sure it's charging properly.

all code readers will retrieve information stored while in the on position --doesnt need to be running ---when you rehook up scanner either resubmit or edit request with codes

installed new fuel pump and filter in 97 cavalier 2.2 the car will run for a couple seconds and shut off if you spary it with starting fluid it will stay running

Clean all three battery connectors and replace bolts

maby the timing is of or fuel injectors even spark plugs or cables

check your fuel pressure and also check your plug gaps and make sure you have a stong spark, you say it stays running once started on ether? does it run well or poorly? is it drivable or not please explain in more detail -please rate -jeff