van wont start

2000 FORD ESCORT
90,000 MILES
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P J DAVENPORT
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van wont even try to turn over tried jump starting rocking bump starting and knocking starter motor but still wont turn over glow plug light not present on dash either
Oct 6, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Is this an Escort or a van? Have the battery and starter tested. If both are good, it's the starter solenoid. Or, MAYBE the ignition switch.
Oct 6, 2011 at 11:36 PM
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Also, I've never seen an Escort with a diesel engine, either. This means there should be no glow plug light on the dash to be turned on.
Oct 6, 2011 at 11:52 PM
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