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I own a 2002 250. I purchased it with 136k, and have put 4000 on it. Had it towed earlier in the day after getting stuck in the snow. I had to be pushed up a very steep driveway to get hooked up. Later, I was driving over a bridge and heard a chirp as if a belt was slipping. Then, no gears at all. I coasted over the bridge, the van was running but could still hear the chirp. Once I came to a stop, I turned the van off. Now, it will not start for anything. Fluid levels are all normal. Had it towed home, and am clueless. Any suggestions? 
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Its possible there is towing damage to your transmission now. I'm told when these vans are flat towed, that is not being on a roll back rig, the transmission pumps are damaged.
If we're fortunate user Mark Kovolsky will weigh in on this topic---he's our resident Ford automatic transmission expert, a former engineer on Ford tranys in fact.
I'm assuming they towed your van more than a few feet? If I'm correct you need to perhaps address this to the towing company--they should have known better.
If we're fortunate user Mark Kovolsky will weigh in on this topic---he's our resident Ford automatic transmission expert, a former engineer on Ford tranys in fact.
I'm assuming they towed your van more than a few feet? If I'm correct you need to perhaps address this to the towing company--they should have known better.
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The driveway was at least a quarter mile long, very hilly, and had 2-3 inches of half-frozen slush on it. When it was hooked up, it was being dragged through the muck more so than the tites rolling. After being pushed up one hill, and through a round about, it was hooked up. The bumper was rotten and collapsed. Then it was towed out over fairly steep hills of the driveway. I was concerned about the way it was towed, but there was no other option. The tow driver had a terrible time getting down the driveway to where I was I in the first place. So long story short, it's headed to the tranny shop. I still don't understand why the engine won't start though. You can hear the engine turning over, but it seems like there's no spark.
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The engine no-start could be a lack of fuel delivery. That will have to be addressed and corrected before the trans shop can do anything. Hopefully they have the capability to diagnose/repair that as well.
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Dumb question though---is there fuel in the tank? Did the towing maybe damage it?
Check the fuel filter too. If it would start fuel pressure could be checked. I think but don't know for certain checking that can be done with key on, at least to a point. It would show if there is pressure to the rails.
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Yes, there is! I'll check the tank for damage, but I don't think it's likely. It absolutely will not start though. I'm racking my brain trying to connect transmission issues with a no-start. The van drove about 50 miles after the tow before it died on me.
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