SOURCE: I have a 1998 Ford
I have a 1998 ford escort had the same problems in the past, fix that alternator and then it went out again. It came to be the solenoid that mad the alternator go bad. Don't know if that will help but it's something to look into.
SOURCE: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport wont start
Even though I bought the vehicle new, there was an aftermarket security system installed. The system had a bad diode, so i removed the system and reconnected the factory wires.
SOURCE: no power after touching solenoid lead to neg battery terminal
Check all fuses and fusible links, most likely one blew when the lead touched
SOURCE: starter/solenoid prob?
Replace the MAF sensor. The starter is overheating due to cranking excessively. It has noyhing to do with the engine staying running. The MAF sensor is located as the first sensor out of air cleaner. It controls the fuel. Good luck and have a safe trip.
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First turn the engine over by hand. You usually can do this by grabbing the belt and pulling on it or by putting a socket and ratchet on the front of the crankshaft. Make sure the crankshaft turns. If the engine does not turn then your engine is seized (not good) If the engine turns check the battery voltage at the battery while you are trying to crank it. It should be no less then 9 volts. If that checks out do the same but hook the positive lead of your meter to the big positive starter wire at the starter. The voltage should be very close to the voltage from the first test. If that fails your looking at the start cable or relay. You can do the same test on either side of the relay to figure out where your problem is. Next you can check for voltage drop on the ground cable. Hook one end of your voltage tester to the negative battery terminal. Next hook up the other end to the other end of the negative cable or the engine block. Try to crank the engine while watching the voltage reading. It should not read more than 1 volt. If it does replace the ground cable. If everything checks out then you have another bad starter
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