I got home turned my car off now it will not start?

2002 FORD ESCAPE
132,532 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I got home, turned my car off for just a second to run inside and grab something, came back out, tried to start the car. It turned over clicked a few times and then nothing. My dashboard lights still come on and so do my head lights. I tried cranking a few more times with no clicks or anything. We tried to boost it off that didn't work either.My brother said one of my battery cables not sure if it was the negative or positive cable was extremely hot when we were trying to start it. My brother tried tapping on the starter no luck. We have checked the fuses, and my brother even replaced the starter still nothing. Any idea what else it could be?
Jul 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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With the battery cable being hot it tells you the engine itself is having an issue or one of the front accessories such as the A/C compressor is locked up so you may want to remove the serpentine belt to check. Here are two videos you can go over to help you find out the problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN42gZN6gOE

and the not cranking video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY&pp=0gcJCccJAYcqIYzv

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

Jul 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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It was the AC compressor. My escape is up and running now! Thank you so much for your help!! 5 stars you guys are great!!!
Aug 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Aug 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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