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One of the 'accessories' is locked-up and not turning.

Could be the:

  • Alternator
  • Waterpump (Vulcan engine)
  • Power Steering pump
  • Air conditioning compressor

That happened on my Contour, and it was the alternator in that case.

Watch the front of the engine while someone else cranks it over - see what component is not turning - likely to be the culprit.

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