Preliminary Checks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify battery condition.
Inspect accessory drive belt and tensioner.
Inspect Gray fusible links "A" and "B" at right front of engine.
Inspect Brown fusible link "C" at right front of engine.
Check all connections for looseness or corrosion.

Repair any problems found as necessary. If no problems are found, go to SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .