Starting issue

1997 FORD EXPEDITION

290,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

ROYCAR71

MEMBER
359 POSTS

When I turn key to on position. Nothing happens. Just blank. I checked battery, it has over 12 volts. When I put battery booster box on battery to jump start car. Light comes on dash and I am able to start car. Once I shut car off less than minute, I get same problem over again. I can only start car jump started.

Oct 4, 2018 at 5:34 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
110,248 POSTS

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

Based on your description, the problem is at the battery terminals. I have a feeling the problem may be related to a loose or corroded connection. What may be happening is when you attach the jumper pack, it is tightening on the battery terminals and allowing there to be a connection. When removed, the connection is lost. First, follow this link and see if it helps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Try that and let me know if it helps. If it does not, tell me how you are attaching the jumper pack. Both cables to the battery or positive to battery and ground to a different grounding location.

Take care and let me know what you find.

Joe

Oct 4, 2018 at 12:31 PM