Trouble Shooting

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.

Check battery for state of charge. Check cable connections at battery and starter motor. Ensure transmission is fully engaged in Park or Neutral. Ensure Mega-fuse FB (175-amp) on Battery Junction Box (BJB) is okay. Check fuse No. 7 (40-amp) in BJB. Check fuse No. 37 (15-amp) in Central Junction Box (CJB). On models equipped with anti-theft system, ensure anti-theft system is operating properly (horn honks, lights flash, etc.) See PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - SABLE & TAURUS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT for additional information. If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX table under SYSTEM TESTS.