Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. 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 and the relay clicks	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. Clutch pedal position (CPP) switch. 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 or flywheel. 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. For additional information, refer to STARTER MOTOR - 4.2L or STARTER MOTOR - 4.6L, 5.4L .
The starter spins but the engine does not crank	Damaged flexplate or flywheel ring gear teeth.	INSPECT the flexplate or flywheel for damaged, missing or worn teeth REPAIR as required.