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2005 FOCUS: LONG CRANK/HARD START – 2.0L AND 2.3L ENGINE WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE_x000D_
SOME 2005 FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MTX-75 MANUAL TRANSAXLES, MAY EXHIBIT A LONG CRANK OR HARD START CONDITION WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TR

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Could be a cracked tone ring or a wheel sensor going bad.but only way to tell is a scanner that reads the abs codes.Sensors clean with no debris,dirt on them

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I would check sensor under gas pedal, and i would check the throttle body,i believe the tps is built into the TB.._x000D_

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I would check sensor under gas pedal, and i would check the throttle body,i believe the tps is built into the TB.._x000D_

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I just went for The works package at dealer which includes oil change with syn blend and filter,top all fluids and tire rotation,inspect whole truck and car wash for $39.99.All this only took 40 minutes..Whether it took him 40 min or 2hrs..But if it took

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Check MAF and dpfe sensors.usually CEL with light,but not always..Just a couple thoughts..Not even sure if this engine has these sensors..I a Ford guy..

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You have to read the print when you go to places that offer tune-ups…You may be paying $100 or more just to replace the spark plugs and thats it.It will say alot and make ya think your getting alot._x000D_
But most will say check this,check that,inspect this,

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Hop on the plastiDip wagon..Then if u don’t like them u can go back and peel it off.. But sounds like your sure u want them black so i would clean them up,prime and paint..Dupli color has some nice wheel paint in multiple colors and clear..

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Funny twiggy..S:) I found out it actually is an old brake line with a banjo fitting..He must of ran it over in the boneyard and it got stuck up under his ride..Just not sure what vehicle it went to.. Solved

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Maybe u spiled some oil when changing it.Did it smell b4 change?..Here is what color smoke means
white smoke is water
blue smoke is oil.
nest time try and smell the white smoke see if it smells sweet?
if it does its antifreeze.
and also black smoke is fuel (like a leaky injector )
hope this helps

Check plugs also..Look under oil cap for sludge buildup,that will tell you it wasn’t taken care of much.

Get a good quality oil filter

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On my ford escape the clips came with new fuel filter…Depends on what kind u get.The Fram filters often come with clips,but not the right sizes.Purolator or OEM do come with the right size clips needed for the lines to clip onto the filter holding them on..

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I guess your missing the point…Not everyone gets what they want when they want it…Take what ya have,it’s better than Nothing..Just because joe blow has an education with thousands of dollars in loans or tools or whatever doesn’t mean they can’t work for someone making less.

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do to make anything to help out the family,kids,rent,whatever.So too bad soo sad your in this predicament but there are many many people out there with nothing,no job,that have skills like yourself.

But they do what they can do. Some may even have to switch professions, but those people are stuck with No job right now,and are hoping anything will come up.

YA got to deal with the ups and downs in life..And be greatful for what you have..Money isn’t everything,sure it helps, every little bit counts.better than nothing

it’s too bad you don’t like my response beefy, but i am just stating the facts..If ya got a job or two, be happy with it.

I will end my discusssion with I hope it all works out for ya Spawnedx..Just be greatful for what ya have..And within time it will get better. Don’t give up..

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Be lucky you have a job and another job that wants you to stay…..Stop your whining….

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Back in 95 i had a snap on swivel ratchet that the lever for the back and forward broek off.So all i did was found a small allen key that fit in it and welded it in and now its been fine since..Have craftsman everything for hand tools..got a deal on a new 800 piece set for cheap.Plus the pro sets of screw drivers and ratchet wrenches.i have broke a few 3/8 sockets but my fault i should of been using the 1/2 inch breaker bar set not the 3/8 ratchet on this bolt..Oh well. I am happy with craftsman for the money and they have lasted me over the years…

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Bad tie rods,wheel bearings,balljoints, something is loose or bad. maybe out of balanced tires

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