Section 03-06: Starting System
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Source
Action
Engine Cranks Slowly
Low battery .
Ground not secure.
Connections loose.
Inoperative starter motor .
Shorted fuse or ignition switch .
Go to
Pinpoint Test A.
Engine Does Not Crank
Low battery .
Open fuse.
Open ignition switch .
Shorts to ground.
Fuel system.
Engine system.
Inoperative starter motor .
Go to
Pinpoint Test B.
Unusual Starter Motor Noise
Starter motor.
Flywheel ring gear tooth damage or excessive ring gear runout.
Inoperative starter motor .
Inoperative components.
Go to
Pinpoint Test C.