my car won't crank

Asked by Takari Apr 17, 2017 at 08:49 AM about the Ford Escort

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2007 Ford Escort it won't crank it's only
making a clicking sound as in the engine wants to
turn over but it won't what could be wrong

5 Answers

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Try jump starting the car, if it starts then you know you have a low battery, and then either the battery is old, and doesn't hold a charge, or there is a charging system problem.

Check your timing belt. You might need to replace it. Check all your sensors , lights and caps

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