2002 Ford Taurus 2002 Taurus Starting problem

Tiny
CHAOSCLYVE
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,000 MILES
For about 3 weeks now I have been having an issue with my car having no turn over when the key is turned. I started noticing the problem intermittently (car would start when cold) when I would drive a short distance to the store and when I would leave the car would not crank at all. The car has the under the dash security system installed that when the key is removed the car will not crank, so I assumed I was having an issue with it. Long story short, I spoke with Ford, ran a bypass which did not help, thought maybe it was heat with the relays or positive cable to starter (both replaced), I took it to Ford 2 times who said it could be the started (have replaced 2 times), had the battery tested (good), and replaced the neutral safety switch for good measure. All of that and no dice. Yesterday I noticed if I rock the car a bit it seems like it tries to fire; I get a slight crank and sometimes griding from the starter. I need help please. Thank you.
Friday, August 22nd, 2008 AT 9:06 AM

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Tiny
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Need to get a test light and start backwards when it wont start to see where it is losing it. Small starter wire first, no crank should have a full 12 volts, if none, need to go to the starter relay, see if it is giving signal out
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008 AT 12:08 PM

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