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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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2003 escape starting problem

when i try to start the car the gauges jump up and the nothing.it wolnt crank or anything .with the key in the accessory position the radio has power but when you put it in the run position all power is lost .please help
 
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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I hate seeing a thread go unanswered, especially by a new user. Have you resolved your issue yet?

If not, let us know what you have tried so far. If you had it fixed, let us know what it was....
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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2003 starting problem

Is it possible that this key was cut recent. Or did this key work b4. The Ford uses a PATS key which is a key with a sensor chip in it. If the key is not programmed into the cars electronics (or not a key with a chip in it) then it will not start the car. It will unlock the doors and will turn in the ignition but the car will not turn over.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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It may also be possible that the ignition switch itself is going bad.
 
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