Engine - No Crank In Cold Weather

Article No.
94-13-5

06/29/94

^ NO CRANK - 4.6L - MOISTURE IN STARTER SOLENOID MAY FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER ON VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/93 THROUGH 5/1/94

^ STARTER - 4.6L - MOISTURE IN STARTER MAY FREEZE IN COLD WEATHER - VEHICLES BUILT 9/1/93 THROUGH 5/1/94

FORD:
1994 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994 COUGAR

ISSUE:
A "NO CRANK" or intermittent "NO CRANK" condition in temperatures of 25~F (-4~C) or lower may be caused by moisture in the starter solenoid freezing and not allowing the starter to energize.

ACTION:
Replace the existing starter motor with a new service starter motor assembly. Refer to the 1994 Thunderbird/Cougar Service Manual, Section 03-06, for removal and installation procedures.

CAUTION:
WHEN REMOVING THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AT THE SOLENOID BLADE TERMINAL, GRASP THE PLASTIC HARD SHELL AND PULL STRAIGHT OFF. DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRE. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND REPEAT FAILURES WILL BE INCURRED.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F2VY-11002-A Starter Motor B

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941305A Replace Starter Motor 0.7 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
11002 42

OASIS CODES: 601300, 603300