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1998 Ford Windstar

Question: Why will my car not start?

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AmyGurl, 3.8L V6, Idaho Falls, ID, January 24, 2012, 08:04

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We have replaced the alternator, igniton switch, and the starter 3 times and for some odd reason sometimes it still will not start?

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  Greg's Orange Auto (4512 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 769-6971

  globalhelper January 24, 2012, 08:40
  

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  CK YOU BATTERY CONNECTION ON BOTH ENDS.SOUNDS LIKE A BAD CONNECTION
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