My 2006 ford escape won't start. The [alternator](/topics...
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My 2006 ford escape won't start. The [alternator](/topics-alternator-ford/) and [starter](/topics-starter-ford/) are fine. It hasn't been started in a couple days and it is cold outside
Mechanic's Assistant: Have you check...
My 2006 ford escape won't start. The [alternator](/topics-alternator-ford/) and [starter](/topics-starter-ford/) are fine. It hasn't been started in a couple days and it is cold outside
Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded?
No they aren't
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Escape yourself? What have you tried so far?
Just turning it on. The lights and everything come on. Just not the vehicle
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DannyR924
339 days ago
Automotive Expert
Hello and welcome to JustAnswer, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I have over 21 years of experience in this field. I'm so sorry for your car troubles and hopefully I can help. Approximately how many miles do you have on your vehicle, and does your vehicle cranks, clicks or noting at all?
Customer
339 days ago
90k, it does nothing at all. The light come on , radio comes on, nothing else. It hasn't been started for a couple days because I've been out of town and it has been cold if that helps.
DannyR924
339 days ago
Automotive Expert
Just to be sure that the problem is not the battery, have you tried jump starting the car?
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My 2006 ford escape won't start. The [alternator](/topics-alternator-ford/) and [starter](/topics-starter-ford/) are fine. It hasn't been started in a couple days and it is cold outside Mechanic's Assistant: Have you check...
My 2006 ford escape won't start. The [alternator](/topics-alternator-ford/) and [starter](/topics-starter-ford/) are fine. It hasn't been started in a couple days and it is cold outside Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded? No they aren't Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Escape yourself? What have you tried so far? Just turning it on. The lights and everything come on. Just not the vehicle