it stalled out on me, now it won't start at all. doesn't even make a sound when I try

2007 FORD FUSION
72,500 MILES
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BIGSHANE419
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Tried jumpstarting, lights are working fine. No lights on the dash or any sound whatsoever when I try to start it.
Oct 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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HMAC300
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check the fuses in underhood fuse box and starter relay as well start there first . if you can reach teh starter after checking these then hit it on the body with ahammer and see if it will start then if it does you need another starter
Oct 28, 2011 at 12:09 AM
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BIGSHANE419
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I checked the fuses already, they are all ok. I'll try tapping the starter. Thank you, I'll let you know what happens.
Oct 28, 2011 at 12:24 AM
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HMAC300
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check the relay as well to make sure the starter is getting power
Oct 28, 2011 at 12:29 AM
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