Vehicle was overheating, replaced radiator and fan now will not start

Tiny
KEESHA073094
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  • 2003 FORD ESCAPE
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I had a mechanic from my neighborhood replace my radiator and fan because my car was overheating, after he finished he drove my car to the gas station to get gas came back to my home and unhooked my battery and reconnected it now my car wont start at all. We tried resetting the anti theft and unhooking the battery overnight but it still will not start.
Monday, August 5th, 2019 AT 6:33 AM

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Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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One issue with escapes that I have seen quite often is the ignition lock cylinder housing wears out and will not allow the key cylinder fully actuate the electrical switch to the start position. Have you tried to turn and jiggle the key, sometimes that will start the vehicle. If the vehicle starts with the jiggle method, go to your nearest Ford dealer and order a new ignition lock cylinder housing, not the cylinder but the housing! Very important because even parts people get confused with that. Let us know what you find.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 1:51 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, I will try in a few !
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 1:51 PM
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BMDOUBLE is one of our best! Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 AT 1:52 PM

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