Symptom Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM TABLE

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 starter motor component test.
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 MOTOR DRIVE GEAR AND 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.