Preliminary Checks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check battery connections. Check starter relay. Check alarm/anti-theft devices. Check fuses and fusible links. Check all electrical loads (headlights, radio, etc.). On A/T models, ensure gearshift is in Park. On M/T models, ensure clutch is fully depressed.