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Ford Aerostar won't start

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landshark
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Nov 5, 2010, 12:34 PM

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I've got a 1996 Ford Aerostar with an automatic tranny that will not start. It does not turn over at all. The lights come on so the battery seems charged. I tapped on the starter with a hammer and that didn't help. There is no sound when I try to start it. Although I believe I can here the fuell pump engage. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Nov 5, 2010, 7:37 PM

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1st step would be to get the battery tested and make sure the cables & connections are clean....

You can't tell if a battery is good just because the lights come one.

landshark
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Nov 7, 2010, 2:03 PM

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Had the battery checked (it's good) and cleaned the cable connecters. Also had the starter tested. Still nothing happens when I turn the key. In the engine compartment it says something about a fuel pump shutoff switch and to look in owners manual for location. I don't have the manual but if that was the problem wouldn't it turn over and not just start? Not sure what to try next. Ignition switch?
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chickenhouse
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Nov 7, 2010, 6:02 PM

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Have you checked the starter solenoid and connections? How about all the ground connections?

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