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Will not crank or start

Tiny
LISA1114
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  • 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
The steering column was stripped by someone attempting to steal the car. We Had new key made and rewired steering column. Key will turn security light off in dashboard, but engine will not ever turn over. Feel like this is a built-in anti-theft device and Ford will not work on anything over 10 years old. My boyfriend thought starter (did not agree with his girlfriends (me!) Opinion) and guess what? He installed starter and still won't crank!
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Friday, March 18th, 2022 AT 3:11 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the wiring was not connected correctly, let's start with a double check. here are the wiring diagrams so you can double check the work, also can you move the gear selector into neutral to see if it will start up? Let's check the fuse #f101 under the hood as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Saturday, March 19th, 2022 AT 4:43 PM

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