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How to restore the Start & Stop feature in the Ford Focus?

Model: Ford Focus MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Checks and maintenance

If the Start & Stop system of our Ford Focus has suddenly stopped working, it is very likely that the problem concerns the battery and that the related management system needs to be reset. This is a very simple and quick operation, let's see how to proceed in this tutorial. First of all, let's go inside the car, then insert the key and press the start button once. Next, press the rear fog lights activation button five times in a row, press the emergency lights button three times, and restart the vehicle. At this point, all that's left to do is to verify that the procedure was successful.

Posted on 5 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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