Ford Escort no power on the dash doesn't crank

Asked by GuruD5ZPJQ Jan 17, 2024 at 08:37 AM about the 2000 Ford Escort STD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car does not start, no lights on the dash, no power.
Battery tester shows it is good.
Even the brake is hard.

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Gene answered 11 months ago

Check for blown maxi fuses, bad battery cables, test the battery for actual amperage capacity.

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