As Alb said - most likely to be the battery. Check that the terminals are clean & tight and the earths too. Might be worth getting a decent battery tester that can do more than just read voltage. Mine shows battery health, weather good or bad, % of charge and can also test alternator output. The most common symptoms of dead battery in Ford Focus are slow engine crank, no start, dim lights, flickering dashboard lights and clicking noises when trying to start the engine. The most common causes of dead battery in Focus are internal degradation of the battery due to old age, and bad alternator – but can also be caused by parasitic I'm in a Ford dealership so we tend to put Motorcraft parts in 95 percent of the time. I've seen too many starters, steering pumps, alternators from the aftermarket fail and we end up eating a warranty replacement. If it's right on top of the engine and easy, you can use an aftermarket unit, but if it's tucked away like the Focus, use OEM. If the alternator does not receive a signal from the PCM, the. battery light is illuminated on the vehicle. This can sometimes be misdiagnosed as an alternator failure. There are some checks that can be made to see if the alternator is at fault or, if there is an issue with the PCM or its. wiring. Do you need to replace the Alternator the Ford Kuga 2013 to 2020 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!Our At 2000 rpm, there should be hardly any drop in voltage.if the alternator is ok. Even at idle, it should hold at 13v or more. If the battery warning light is on, and it never gets to 14v, then it is either alternator, or the connections to it. Check the fat wire from the battery +ve to the alternator, and the fat wire from battery -ve to the Covering: All mechanical problems and modifications to the Ka Mk2. 768. 285K. Nov 29, 2023. Slow engine crank The 12 volt battery is a vital component of the starting system in Ford Focus. It powers the starter motor that turns over the engine. If the alternator isn’t charging the battery properly, the engine may crank very slowly and may not start. Slow crank is usually the first symptom of a dying battery. The dealer could not determine the problem. Updated 11/14/2006 - the failure a ay after the vehicle was purchased. Diagnostic testing was done on the vehicle. The codes indicated that the fuel level sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and O2 sensor was out, and the transmission control switch was out of range. See all problems of the 1999 Ford Focus Alternator repair prices can vary depending on your Audi model due to differences in labour time and parts needed but you can expect to pay between £250-£300. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes. Alternator Repair Cost by Audi Model. Audi Model. Average Price. PNRK.