Trouble Shooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check battery for state of charge. Check cable connections at battery and starter motor. Ensure transmission is fully engaged in Park or Neutral position. Inspect Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) fuse No. 4 (30-amp). Inspect Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse No. 21 (10-amp). On models equipped with anti-theft system, ensure anti-theft system is operating properly. See PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT for additional information. If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYSTEM TESTS.