No crank, no start, it has power?

2014 FORD FOCUS
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARNKID
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Won't start had power tried to jump it and cables were put on wrong and it melted the battery. got a new battery, but it still won't start.
Apr 6, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the starter isn't engaging, the first thing to check is fuse 2 in the high-current battery junction box, it is fuse 2 that we need to check. Even if it appears good, confirm there is power to and from it. Here is a link you may find helpful:

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

I attached a couple of pictures below. The first one is from the schematic. The second is the fuse. Last is the location of the high-current battery junction box.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

joe

See pics below.
Apr 6, 2023 at 5:16 PM
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