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Old 19-02-2012, 01:48 PM   #1
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Default Hard to start on cold start

I've got a Focus LV CL '09, and I've always wondered why it sounds as though it doesn't want to kick over straight away on a first start in the morning. Once the car is warm you can start it without the struggle no problems. The car kicks over on the first go however it doesn't do it fast, there is a rumble in the front end as it kicks over. Two of the rear engine mounts have been replaced by the dealer for another issue. This problem has been evident before and after the change. I've mentioned the issue to the dealer before however they have told me there is nothing abnormal when starting it cold.

Should I be looking into an injector clean or better still replacement? Would this usually help? Starter motor? I've heard it completely fixes the problem of slow starting.

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Old 20-02-2012, 10:05 AM   #2
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I assume this is the same issue and poster as on Whirlpool.
Get your battery tested, and if it fails the test, buy a new one.

The Motorcraft battery in my Focus died at around 45000km/18 months.
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Old 21-02-2012, 10:11 AM   #3
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Default Re: Hard to start on cold start

me too. not the car
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Old 22-02-2012, 06:16 PM   #4
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Default Re: Hard to start on cold start

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Originally Posted by DeKa
I assume this is the same issue and poster as on Whirlpool.
Get your battery tested, and if it fails the test, buy a new one.

The Motorcraft battery in my Focus died at around 45000km/18 months.
Mine kicked it in at around 18,000km to 20,000, under a year, dropped a cell, Motorcraft batteries are crap.
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Old 23-02-2012, 08:16 PM   #5
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Mine kicked it in at around 18,000km to 20,000, under a year, dropped a cell, Motorcraft batteries are crap.
Yeah my battery died at 21k when I was in NSW on a road trip, had to dick around trying to charge it and it wouldn't hold a charge so got a new one.
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Old 24-02-2012, 05:01 PM   #6
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The Motorcraft battery in my Focus died at around 45000km/18 months.
I must be really lucky! 2006 LX model, 37,000km and still on my original battery. It did drain down to nothing 3 years ago when I went to sea but charged it up when I got back and now still as good as new.

I'm sure it'll die next week now I've said the above though.
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Old 26-02-2012, 12:27 PM   #7
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Issue solved, replaced the battery and it now starts without a problem, however I have a new issue in a separate post...
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