Was my husband wrong and I was right saying not the battery.

Asked by vlibra53 Jul 06, 2016 at 05:00 PM about the 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2006 Ford Focus (purchased October in 2006).has run very well for several years.  About 2 years ago, it started dying when I would try to start it.  Two footed it many times from work, to home, from home to work.  Well, a couple of days ago, I was driving and everything went blank on dash; engine still was going.  drove home, turned off car, started up right away.  Next morning; wouldn't start, just clicked.  Husband replaced battery.  I told him after research that it wasn't the battery or alternator.  Bet a dinner.  Hopefully I am right.  Will keep you posted

2 Answers
58,575

Tracy answered 8 years ago

I'm willing to bet that the battery terminals had corrosion that prevented charging. Your indicators will go dark if there isn't enough power supplied to their modules (computers) because low voltage is very hard on electronics. It could have been a bad battery - they only last about 2 years now days but, it could have also been what we call "Black-post" which comes from a lack of battery maintenance. You may have to buy the man dinner!

Mark helpful
45,205

jamnblues answered 8 years ago

You have a good bet going, with all the electronic wizardry going on under the hoods of these 21st Century cars- I like your odds- it seems to NEVER be as simple as a new battery lol-

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Ford Focus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Savoy_1800
    Reputation
    3,310
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,650
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,400
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Fusion
15 Great Deals out of 415 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford Fiesta
11 Great Deals out of 151 listings starting at $3,777
Used Honda Civic
176 Great Deals out of 3,762 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Mustang
61 Great Deals out of 1,274 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Corolla
117 Great Deals out of 2,056 listings starting at $2,795
Used Ford Escape
131 Great Deals out of 4,685 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Camry
58 Great Deals out of 995 listings starting at $2,212
Used Honda Accord
42 Great Deals out of 918 listings starting at $1,599
Used Ford F-150
338 Great Deals out of 15,288 listings starting at $1,712
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
26 Great Deals out of 608 listings starting at $4,900
Used Hyundai Elantra
156 Great Deals out of 3,577 listings starting at $2,995
Used Mazda MAZDA3
75 Great Deals out of 1,507 listings starting at $2,495
Used Ford Taurus
8 Great Deals out of 79 listings starting at $3,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.