1995 Ford Escort Starter Won't Disengage

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KBWIZARD
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'95 Ford Escort LX 4 door Hatchback. 1.9 engine, 127,000 miles.
The starter wouldn't disengage, so I replaced the starter thinking the solenoid was bad. The new starter still won't disengage. It engages with the key in the off position or any position. Removing the negative battery cable is the only way to stop it. Is there a relay I don't know about?
Dec 9, 2006 at 4:36 AM
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[quote:9659126891="Kbwizard"]'95 Ford Escort LX 4 door Hatchback. 1.9 engine, 127,000 miles.
The starter wouldn't disengage, so I replaced the starter thinking the solenoid was bad. The new starter still won't disengage. It engages with the key in the off position or any position. Removing the negative battery cable is the only way to stop it. Is there a relay I don't know about?[/quote:9659126891]

Hey KB,
I'm not 100% positive but i think on that year escort there is a relay in your underhood electrical/fuse center. If not, some other things to check would be the harness to/from the starter and even a possible ignition switch issue too.

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Chris
Dec 9, 2006 at 5:12 AM
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Check the underhood fuse/relay center for a starter relay, inspect the starter wiring harness, and test the ignition switch.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Ford Escort replaced the starter because it would not disengage, but the new starter still runs with the key off or in any position and stops only when the battery cable is removed. The expert suggests checking for a relay in the underhood fuse center, inspecting the starter harness, and considering an ignition switch fault.

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