Remove it and have it "bench" tested at your auto parts store
Does it turn over? Could be a bad starter solenoid Could be a bad starter Check wiring
dead battery or bad starter.
Probably not, a 2001 Windstar usually has hydraulic lifters that never need adjusting it could be a bad valve spring, or a bad lifter that will need to be replaced.
A slight possibility but not likely
You know the starter is going bad when you have a dragging starter.
Make sure the solonoid is bad first.. It is on top of the starter and the starter has to be removed to replace it.
There are a few reasons why a 1997 Ford Windstar may not start. It could be the alternator, battery, bad plug, or even the starter.
Remove it and have it bench tested.
There could be many reasons why a 2001 Chevrolet Prizm will not start. A few reasons could be a bad starter, bad plugs, no gas, or a bad sensor.
Seized engine? Dead or weak battery? Loose or corroded battery cables? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Bad ignition switch? Bad neutral safety switch?
Yes. If I understand the troubleshooting guide , a bad chip in the ignition key will tell the interrupter relay to not let the starter engage/turn, thus keeping the vehicle from starting.
One indication that the starter is going bad in your vehicle is if the vehicle won't start but the battery is full of life. When the starter is the reason, a very audible click will be heard.