James love Report post Posted January 15, 2019 Hi my 05 escape 3.0l won't crank it trys to but then the ground cable gets hot I've cleaned all the cables and replaced the starter and the battery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyeacape Report post Posted August 5, 2020 I’m having the same problem. Did you ever find a solution? I have changed the battery, battery harness and the starter. I have also cleaned the connections to the starter ground, the ground from the battery to the frame and added a a larger 2ga cable from the battery to the frame. i know it is a lose ground pulling power but not sure where else to look next to determine where. I anyone has ideas I would certainly appreciate if you would share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrtechnologist2u Report post Posted October 17, 2020 Ford cars like the Fusion, Focus and sport-utility vehicles like the Ford Escape, Explorer and Mazda Tribute built in the 2000 decade may experience starting problems. The symptoms of Ford ignition lock problems include a stuck lock that won’t move or turning the key and nothing happens. This can cause drivers to go on a wild goose chase. Sometimes car owners and do-it-yourself mechanics start with replacing the car battery, starter and alternator for the wrong reasons. The cars I worked on had issues with the plastic linkage that connects the ignition key to the ignition switch on the other side of the column. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
