Trouble Shooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer and 1998 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the following items before proceeding with testing:

Check battery for state of charge.
Check cable connections at battery and starter motor.
Ensure transmission is fully engaged in Park or Neutral position (A/T) or clutch pedal is fully depressed (M/T).
Check fuse No. 5 (50-amp) in power distribution box.
Check fuse No. 24 (7.5-amp) in instrument panel fuse box.
On models equipped anti-theft system, ensure anti-theft system is operating properly (horn honks, lights flash, etc.) See appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT for additional information listed below.
ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - PASSIVE