Symptom Chart: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Navigator and 2005 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TROUBLE SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The engine does not crank and the relay does click	Battery. Fuse. Starter motor/solenoid. Ignition switch. Circuit.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The engine does not crank and the relay does not click	Fuse. Battery. Starter relay. Ignition switch. Digital transmission range (TR) sensor. Circuit.	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The engine cranks slowly	Battery. Starter motor/solenoid. Circuit.	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
Unusual starter noise	Starter mounting. Flexplate. Starter motor.	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Starter motor.	INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to STARTER MOTOR .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Damaged flexplate teeth.	INSPECT the flexplate for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as required.