Car dies and won't restart

Asked by Steven Oct 31, 2018 at 10:57 AM about the 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2005 Ford Focus and when I make a
right hand turn the car shuts off and will not
start then when it gets towed home it starts
and then I drive it make a right hand turn and
it dies and won't start

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KenF answered 6 years ago

Make sure it's not losing electrical power due to a bad battery wiring harness. Check the terminal ends, have the battery load tested in case it has an internal short or dead cell, check if battery cables are stretched too tight in event the engine shifts due to a broken engine mount, and that the battery clamp is in place. Making a turn can shift things like the battery or cables around, and if they're not secured, electrical contact can be lost.

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DeVictor answered 6 years ago

My car is doing the same I have a 2005 Ford Focus it starts for about 10 min then dies out ? What should I do?

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