2007-01-17 04:40:32 · 9 answers · asked by JerseyGurl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Hi. You said everything was replaced. But I will tell you what I think It still may be. If your car cranks, then rule out the starter, or solenoid In the starter. It will be a waste of effort and money. It can be that your distributor Is damaged Internally. It has happened to me numerous times In my Mustang 5 Liter. Take off the cap and have someone crank the car while In park. If the rotor doesn't spin, that's a broken shaft. If It does, It could still be your Module on the distributor. Also, It can be your solenoid under the hood. Also, theres a part underneath your steering column. It looks like a bee-hive. Plastic with lots of holes. If that's damaged, your truck wont start either. Your fuel pump maybe, you can Peirce the bleeding valve from underneath the hood while someone cranking, while covering It from spraying on you. 3 very Important things to keep In mind. Fuel, spark, and Air Is what your truck needs to run. So think of what your problem can be stemming from. Good luck.
2007-01-17 06:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the lights and radio come on, then your battery is good. Have it fully recharged and if it does not start then the battery is not the problem. You can have enough juice to turn on the radio but not enought to even get a click out of the starter.
Next take your starter out and go to an automotive shop that will test your starter for free. If it is good, then that is eliminated.
Now if you Ford had to be in start or neutral to start, then you may look at the safety neutral switch as a cause. This prevents you starting the car in say drive or reverse gear position.
If you replace the switch and still a problem, then you need to buy a HAYNES Automotive book for your year and model. THis will definitely help. I had the same problem in my 82 Chevy. I have fixed cars (back yard mechanic) for years. Well I LEARNED that one of the cables to the starter has an in-line fuse. I would have never guessed. The book helped. I used it mainly to give me specifications and it helps to diagnose problems too.
If after all this does not work, I know a priest who is also a car mechanic who can perform an exorcism on your Ford then.
PS. If you do not have water, fuel, sparkplugs,or oil in your vehicle, these do not have anything to do if your starter will not turn over.
2007-01-17 12:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If when you turn the key and it makes a grinding sound then you should replace the starter, if it still don't work replace the spark plugs and the spark plug wires.
2007-01-17 13:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by Prince_Krona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does the engine turn over?Another thing about fuel injected vechicles is that if you flood them they will not run holding the gas pedal to the floor they just get flooded worse.You man have flooded it and need to unhook the fuel pump and turn the engine over until you clean it out.Then hook the fuel back up and try starting it again
2007-01-17 13:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by big_blue_oval 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuel pump maybe,whos replacing the parts.A mechanic might have saved you money by replacing the right thing the first time
2007-01-17 12:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by vincent c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run a toggle switch from the hot side of the starter and the other side two the ground
2007-01-17 13:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by eastcoastgost 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
screw recharging the battery, a new one is only about $30 anyways and they come with warranties.
2007-01-17 12:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by c4n7_b3_ur_5up3rm4n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try recharging the battery. what about spark plugs? Does it have any gas?
2007-01-17 12:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by betatesterwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there fuel in the tank?
2007-01-17 12:48:03 · answer #9 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋