1996 Ford Windstar engine will not crank

1996 FORD WINDSTAR
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MORIARTY34
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My ford windstar will not crank, i just replaced the starter and solenoid and it started right up an hour later i tried to start it again it would not start.I had the battery checked and it is good.All of my lights and engine gauges come on when i try to start but it will not turn over,any ideas?
Feb 19, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Pick your symptoms:

Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/clutch switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Feb 19, 2010 at 1:18 PM
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LAMBINO
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Hi I also have this problem, van was running fine until I went to get some gas and afterwards van wouldn't start. I could here the starter relay clicking when trying to start the van and I never had starter issues. What else can I look for to check a cause of what is making the van not crank?
Oct 28, 2014 at 7:19 AM
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