What would cause a 2002 Ford Focus SE sedan to not start when turning over and after 2 minutes not want to hold an idle and loses complete power unless foot is on gas and brake?

Answer 1

Check the fuel pressure. If the pressure drops after the engine has been run for a few minutes it could be a worn pump or a plugged fuel filter. Check those and if you're still having problems check back. Thanks so much - I will have those checked if it continues to give me problems, however the dealership can't get the car to replicate the problem. But I will have them check that. They seem to think I got a bad tank of gas - would that cause this too?