Sounds to me that the starter motor is in electrical short that is discharging the battery. I would take the starter motor to the electrical shop to be tested (or the car and ask them to check the starter).
because the battery is dead.
it does that because it has either jumped time or ....jumped time ! :) :)
Could be, the engine is seized, the starter is bad, dirty or loose battery connections, battery in vehicle being jumped is stone dead.
Check for loose or corroded battery cables Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Seized engine? Bad neutral safety or clutch safety switch? Ignition Switch?
This engine (3.0L) is an interference engine so yes, the engine could lock up if the timing belt jumped.
That will depend on whether you have a 4.0 OHV engine, or a 4.0 SOHC, or a 5.0 engine. If you have a 4.0 OHV or a 5.0, the repair is not considered a real big deal. If you have a 4.0 SOHC, the engine may have to be removed. If you need specific repair information, please specify which engine you have.
Your engine is kaput.
It could if the valves made contact with the pistons in an interference engine.
You will know if your car has jumped timing by the way it starts up. If the engine is slow and sluggish, it could be a sign of jumped timing. Also listen out for strange noises coming from the engine or if it backfires, it is likely that there has been a change in the timing sequence.
starter, solonoid, ignition, battery. if it clicks when you turn the key then the battery is really dead or its the starter the battery could still be jumped if its the battery.
check your ground to your battery make sure its nice and tight
Seized engine? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Bad neutral switch? Loose or corroded battery terminals? Weak battery?