Ford focus wont turn over after attempting to start in cold?

Asked by gutterbugg Jan 07, 2014 at 09:02 PM about the 2004 Ford Focus ZX3

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It was -20 deg car turned over several times and then the dash lights flashed. After that
car will not turn over anymore. Battery is good.

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I would charge battery or try getting a jump start,the battery might seem good but be falty.your battery could still have the proper voltage but no longer have the proper amperage to turn the car over.

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