Mine did the samething go get a ignition switch the electrical portion, to change it it has one screw and two wire harness. It can be reached without removing any panels. Take a small screw deiver flat tip and pop the big harness lose at the top of the switch about 10 min. part 112.00 at Mazda
When you turn the key all the way forward to start the vehicle, that not only turns your ignition system on, it also engages the starter and bendix drive. When you release the ignition switch, it returns to the position where the ignition is still hot, but the power to the side of the solenoid that engages the bendix drive is dead.
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It engages and disengages the lock that starts the vehicle. There are 2 parts to the switch. The ignition switch and the lock assembly.
92 Escorts are known for having a bad ignition switch. When trying to start the starter won't quit after you release the key from start to run position. Replace the ignition switch.
Be sure the ignition switch is in the "off" position. Move the steering wheel right & left while removing the key - sometimes the steering wheel lock mechanism engages and needs to be manipulated to allow ignition switch into "off" position. Airbag light is a mystery, our Sebring does this also. I have heard that one cause is a faulty airbag fuse - maybe try replacing it. For future reference, if your brake light comes on (mainly while turning) check you brake fluid level.
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You want to bypass the ignition system and jump the solenoid to see if the starter engages. I f it does, it is not the starter,if it doesn't, than it is the stater. You can also jump power straight from the batt to the pos cable of the starter to see if it engages.
There is some sort of vacuum cylinder or diaphragm on the front differential that engages it when you are in four wheel drive, that is probably the problem, I don't think driving it on dry pavement caused the problem.
If it's a cable clutch i believe you can only adjust the position of the pedal, not the moment that the clutch engages. But I could be mistaken
It probably is the igniton switch that needs to be adjusted. It is down on the steering column under the dash. Loosten the mounting screws and slide the switch either up or down to where when it engages the starter it is jully turned foreward and you can still get the radio to come on is acc position.
This is the pick-up selector switch. The "up" position selects only the front p-up or neck p-up. The "down" position selects the back p-up or bridge p-up. The "middle" position engages both p-ups.