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Engine not cranking over

Tiny
MIKEH.
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168,000 MILES
Some mornings after car has sat it will not crank over right off. After several cycles of turning key on and off it will fire right up. Does it mainly when outside temperature is not real hot. I just put new battery in last night. All lights on dash and headlights, radio work while not cranking. All at once it will fire up and work rest of day. Until it sits up
Does not do it 100% of the time. When problem occurs it always eventually cranks up.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the starter motor is bad. To be sure lets follow this guide to confirm the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Use a test light to test the starter trigger for power. Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, November 5th, 2018 AT 2:59 PM
Tiny
MIKEH.
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Starter solenoid was bad. Finally went completely out. $200.00 to get it changed part and labor. Well worth it due to Fords great design.
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Thursday, December 13th, 2018 AT 12:09 AM
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KEN L
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, December 14th, 2018 AT 9:34 AM

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