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Apr 11, 2008 | 12:04 PM

DISLFVR

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From: Mid Oh. Ponderosa

No crank

Ok it's not truck related but Ford related, don't know were else to turn. My sister has the '01 taurus that I used to own. Could a bad alternator cause a no crank situation ? Replaced starter with no effect, checked all fuses and relays under the hood, all ok. Anyone have an idea? Thanks.
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Apr 11, 2008 | 12:30 PM

powerstroke02

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check connectoins on battery and charge of battery. if that checks out try a new ignition switch? Thats what i would do. maybe someone else can help better! good luck

Apr 11, 2008 | 12:47 PM

joegebff

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Not cranking (turning over ) or not starting?

Apr 11, 2008 | 12:59 PM

DISLFVR

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From: Mid Oh. Ponderosa

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Originally Posted by joegebff

Not cranking (turning over ) or not starting?

No turning over, makes me think of a interlock switch somewhere. Or I'm barking up the wrong tree.

Apr 11, 2008 | 01:13 PM

joegebff

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From: West of Houston

Probably on the right track. Not familiar with that vehicle, but there usually is an adjustable switch somewhere on the shift linkage. You said that you checked the relays. Were they getting activated? Will it crank if you jump across the relay?

Apr 11, 2008 | 01:39 PM

PaysonPSD

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Problem may be in the shifter not making a contact to tell ECM that vehicle is in Park or Neutral. I am assuming it is an automatic.

Apr 11, 2008 | 01:41 PM

fbilly420

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If it is an auto move the shifter up and down through the gears with your foot on the brake. It may make contact and start.

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Apr 11, 2008 | 01:47 PM

Markadeck

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From: Charlotte-Fairbanks-Bflo

Is there not a starter relay mounted on one of the fender wells? Probably the one closest to the battery. If the battery is charged try jumping the 2 large posts on the relay and see if it turns over. If you want it to start and you are lucky, have the key on when you try this but make sure it is in park first.