Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. 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. Digital transmission range (TR) sensor. Circuitry. Starter motor relay. Anti-theft system.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The engine cranks slowly	Battery. Starter motor. Ignition switch. Circuitry.	CARRY OUT the starter motor component test. Go to 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.