Ford Focus Car Starter Repair at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(41)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(41)

Car Starter Repair Service

How much does a Car Starter Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Focus Car Starter Repair is $278 with $138 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2005 Ford FocusL4-2.3LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$431.54Shop/Dealer Price$504.28 - $714.38
2009 Ford FocusL4-2.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$422.53Shop/Dealer Price$493.50 - $702.28
2018 Ford FocusL4-2.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$1044.21Shop/Dealer Price$1270.62 - $1945.68
2011 Ford FocusL4-2.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$422.53Shop/Dealer Price$493.52 - $702.32
2003 Ford FocusL4-2.3LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$422.53Shop/Dealer Price$495.00 - $704.90
2014 Ford FocusL4-2.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$577.65Shop/Dealer Price$677.21 - $970.05
2006 Ford FocusL4-2.0LService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$422.53Shop/Dealer Price$493.54 - $702.35
2015 Ford FocusL3-1.0L TurboService typeCar Starter RepairEstimate$895.99Shop/Dealer Price$1085.35 - $1649.24
Show example Ford Focus Car Starter Repair prices

What's a car starter motor and how does it work?

The starter motor is a powerful, compact electric motor that will turn a car’s engine over at about 200 RPM in order to start the engine. The starter is at the terminus of a circuit that includes the battery, the ignition switch, a neutral safety switch, relays and fuses.

When you turn the ignition key to start, or press the start button in some vehicles, the starter circuit is completed and the starter will run. Most starters have a small pinion gear that engages a larger ring gear on the flywheel when the starter is powered on. The pinion gear turns the engine flywheel at about 200 RPM. Since the flywheel is directly connected to the crankshaft, all engine components will then turn in sync and the engine starts.

Starter

When to replace the starter?

Starters are relatively durable but most will eventually fail in one or more of the following ways:

  • Intermittent operation of the starter. Starters can develop bad spots on the armature which will cause intermittent operation. This causes the starter to work sometimes and other times when you turn the key nothing happens.
  • Starter turns too slowly. Internal electrical and mechanical faults can cause the starter to draw too much current and in some cases the current drawn will exceed what the battery can supply. A consequence is the engine may not start as rapidly.
  • Unusual noises on starting. If you hear any type of grinding or other unusual noise while starting the engine, that should be investigated as the noise could reflect an internal starter failure or the noise could be due to pinion gear failure or flywheel ring gear damage.
  • Starter doesn’t function when turning the key. In some cases, the first symptom of a starter malfunction is a complete failure of the starter motor. This happens when you turn the ignition key to start the car, the starter motor does not function at all.

How do mechanics repair the starter?

  • If the starter is determined to be faulty, the battery must be disconnected prior to commencing any work. Once the battery is disconnected, the wiring to the starter is disconnected.
  • Starters are bolted to the engine block or the transmission case. Generally, there are two bolts. The procedure to access the starter varies across car models and can require removal, or lowering, of other vehicle components.
  • Once the starter is removed and a new starter is installed, the mounting bolts are tightened to the OEM factory torque specifications, the electrical connections are cleaned and re-attached to the starter and the starter is tested to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a starter problem?

Once a vehicle engine is running, the starter is not in use. However, if you know that the starter is malfunctioning or working intermittently, you may be left stranded if you turn the engine off and the starter doesn’t function when restarting the engine. Should you know or suspect a problem with the starter, it is best to have the problem repaired to avoid being left stranded.

When replacing a faulty starter keep in mind:

  • Prior to replacing the starter, simple diagnostic tests should be performed to ensure that the problem is a faulty starter versus a weak battery, faulty neutral start switch, or other faulty electrical component in the starter motor circuit.
  • Starters draw large amounts of current from the battery, much more than any other electrically powered device in your car. This makes it important that the electrical connections to the battery are inspected, cleaned, and tightened as necessary. Cables to the starter should also be inspected for corrosion and replaced as needed.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(41)

Rating Summary
39
1
0
0
1
39
1
0
0
1

Christopher

15 years of experience
286 reviews
Christopher
15 years of experience
Focus 2001 - Starter - Tampa, FL
Chris was extremely helpful I would absolutely recommend him!

Jermaine

10 years of experience
9 reviews
Jermaine
10 years of experience
Focus 2010 - Brake System Flush - Stockbridge, GA
Great and professional ..

Jermaine

10 years of experience
9 reviews
Jermaine
10 years of experience
Focus 2010 - Valve Cover Gasket - Stockbridge, GA
Great and professional ..

Jermaine

10 years of experience
9 reviews
Jermaine
10 years of experience
Focus 2010 - Windshield Wiper Blade - Stockbridge, GA
Great and professional ..

Excellent Rating

(41)

Rating Summary
39
1
0
0
1
39
1
0
0
1
Number of Ford Focus Car Starter Repair services completed
451+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
The The smaller size and aggressive styling make the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander a great choice for those who want an SUV, but don’t want to deal with some of the large behemoths available. With numerous tech options and all-wheel drive...
2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Dodge Charger: Which One Should I Buy?
Technically these two vehicles have wildly different classifications: compact for the Ford Mustang and large car for the Dodge Charger. However, who would consider either one anything other than a muscle car? These cars are meant for speed, fun, and...
The Top 5 Selling Cars in Kansas in 2012
Kansas Kansas sees a varied climate with all four seasons, which means drivers in the area choose a variety of vehicles. In years past, some of the front-runners have included the Ford F-150, Buick and Toyota Camry. 2012’s top five...

Tire pressure system malfunctioning.

The tire pressure monitoring system may need to be placed in a relearn mode in order to relearn the tire pressure from each of the tires. As the relearn procedure is being completed the car signals as it reads from...

Electronic door lock/unlock can't be unlocked from inside car

Hello. Most of the time this is caused by a malfunction in the door lock switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/door-lock-switch-replacement). I have seen the switch short internally and cause this. I have also seen the control module for the locks fail, keeping them...

I have a Hummer h2 2006 the brake switch was replaced and the gear shifter solonoid also replaced but the gear handle doesn't click when brake is applied

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com