When the crankshaft gets worn out, the engine will make lots of very loud knocking and or squealing noises. The engine may also lock up tight and not turn over. Damaged crankshafts are usually the result of not changing the oil often enough or not having enough oil in the engine. Crankshafts just dont wear out on their own.
If the timing belt was broken, obviously the engine would not run. If you crank the engine and the distributor does not turn, that would be a good sign.
can you tell me where the knock sensor is located on a 3.3l mercury villager
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN THE ENGINE OVER IF YOU SUSPECT A BROKEN TIMING BELT !!!!!! If you have, you already have more problems than a broken timing belt. Remove the upper timing belt cover and physically look at the timing belt.
Anyplace that sells batteries can tell you the correct size you need.
One way would be to take the VIN number to a Ford dealer, they would be able to tell.
A bad ignition switch, on your 1995, Mercury Voyager, will cause the vehicle not to start. In most cases a bad ignition will cause the engine not to turn over.
how to tell if my crankshaft sensor is not working
Look inside the driver side door jam is should tell you tire sizes. If you cannot find it, refer to your owners manual.
IF the computer was really defective, either the car would not run, or there would be a check engine light due to a fault code.
Go to your local parts house or Walmart, Pepboys, ect. and get trans fluid for a Ford automobile. The bottle will tell you it is for Ford autos.
If it's leaking and squealing, it's bad. If it's not, it's probably OK. It should be changed when you change the timing belt.
too much to tell u on-line-there are enough complexities to purchase the service manual- they're about $15 at AutoZone