Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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. Open fuse. Starter motor. Ignition switch. Circuitry open. Starter motor relay.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The engine cranks slowly	Battery. Starter motor.	CARRY OUT the Component Tests .
Unusual starter noise	Starter motor mounting. Starter motor. Incorrect starter drive engagement.	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Starter motor.	INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. REFER to STARTER DRIVE/FLYWHEEL RING GEAR INSPECTION .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Damaged flywheel/ring gear teeth.	INSPECT the flywheel/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as necessary.