NO crank NO power

Asked by RaeRae00 Jul 13, 2019 at 01:05 PM about the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My truck wont crank and also has no power (no lights come on etc) I just put in a new alternator, battery, starter, and new fuse an relay . Someone told me something with the ignition but what in the ignition?

1 Answer

26,810

Your saying the starter motor won't crank the engine, no electrical accessories work? I'd use a digital multimeter across battery posts, everything off. dc setting, One meter lead to positive post, the other one to negative post. The generic spec for a full charge is 12.6 volts. If reading much below that, use a charger and get it charged up. Make sure battery cables and connections all good, no voltage drops. Check voltage at fuses in fuse boxes, you can use a test light for that, interior fuse box and under the hood fuse box. Some fuses are hot all the time some go hot with key on, check them both ways. If nothing, I'd have to check voltage and ground feeds, for the battery. Check applicable trouble codes, po as well as manufacturer specific codes. good luck

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1998 Mercury Mountaineer

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    860
  • #2
    taver91
    Reputation
    570
  • #3
    kbro
    Reputation
    550
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
2,194 Great Deals out of 62,945 listings starting at $950

Used Cars For Sale

2010 Mercury Mountaineer AWD For Sale
3 listings starting at $9,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.