Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The engine does not crank	Battery Starter motor Digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor Starter motor relay Ignition switch PCM Fuse(s) Anti-theft system Circuitry	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
Unusual starter noise	Starter motor mounting Starter motor Flexplate/ring gear	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
The engine cranks slowly	Battery Starter motor Circuitry	CARRY OUT the Starter Motor - Motor Feed Circuit and Motor Ground Circuit Component Test. REFER to Starter Motor - Component Tests .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Starter motor	INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. REPAIR as necessary.
	Damaged flexplate/ring gear teeth	INSPECT the flexplate/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as necessary.
The engine cranks in reverse and other forward gears	Shift linkage (adjustment)	REFER to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS article.
	Digital TR sensor	REFER to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS article.