Trouble Shooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, and 1999 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the following items before proceeding with testing:

Check battery for state of charge.
Check cable connections at battery and starter motor.
Ensure transmission is fully engaged in Park or Neutral position (A/T) or clutch pedal is fully depressed (M/T).
Check fuse No. 5 (50-amp) in battery junction box.
Check fuse No. 24 (7.5-amp) in fuse junction panel.
On models equipped anti-theft system, ensure anti-theft system is operating properly. See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article for additional information.