No Start/Normal Crank (Alt Fuel)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Ford Pickup, 2000 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2000 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2000 Ford Contour, and 2000 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Extended cranking, due to a no-start condition, can load exhaust system with raw fuel, which can ruin catalytic converter after engine is started.

NOTE: If ALT fuel switch indicator illuminates and then goes off, the vehicle may switch automatically to gasoline mode. Check vehicle for add-on anti-theft devices. They may disable ignition system.

If ALT fuel switch indicator is always off, see TEST AB under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (BI-FUEL) article.
If ALT fuel switch indicator is on then goes off, see TEST AC under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (BI-FUEL) article.
If ALT fuel switch indicator is always on, see TEST AD under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (BI-FUEL) article.
If ALT fuel switch indicator is flashing, see TEST UC under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (BI-FUEL) article.
If engine is still a no-start after completing the above tests, see TEST KE under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (BI-FUEL) article.
Check exhaust system for restriction. See TEST HF under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V (GASOLINE) article.
Check engine mechanical condition. Check compression, camshaft, valve train components, etc. and repair as necessary. See appropriate article in ENGINES. If no concern is found, see TEST Z under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V article and check for intermittent faults.