Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Mustang. 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 does not click	Battery Fuse Starter relay Ignition switch Digital transmission range (TR) sensor (automatic transmission only) Clutch pedal position (CPP) switch (manual transmission only) Circuit	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The engine does not crank and the relay does click	Fuse Battery Starter motor/solenoid Ignition 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 Damaged flexplate or flywheel ring gear teeth	INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to STARTER MOTOR - 4.0L SOHC or STARTER MOTOR - 4.6L (3V) .
		INSPECT the flexplate or flywheel for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as required.