Preliminary Checks

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2002 Mercury Sable, and 2002 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify battery condition and state of charge.
Inspect accessory drive belt and tensioner.
Inspect MEGA FUSE FB (175-amp) in Battery Junction Box (BJB).
Inspect fuse No. 26 (30-amp) in Battery Junction Box (BJB).
Inspect fuse No. 27 (105-amp) Central Junction Box (CJB).
Check all connections for looseness or corrosion.