Trouble Shooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger and 2003 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check battery for state of charge. Check starter mounting nuts/bolts. Check cable connections at battery and starter motor. Ensure transmission is fully engaged in Park or Neutral (A/T). Ensure clutch pedal is fully depressed (M/T). Check fuse No. 11 (50-amp) in battery junction box. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Check fuse No. 24 (7.5-amp) in central junction box. See Fig 3. On models equipped with anti-theft system, ensure anti-theft system is operating properly. See appropriate 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.