Have someone that you know that knows about cars check the starter cellanoid.
Clean them and see.
Check for a weak or dead battery Check for loose or corroded battery cables Could be a seized engine Could be a bad starter or bad starter solenoid
If your 2000 Mercury Sable clicks once when you turn the key but doesn't start, it may indicate a problem with the battery, starter, or connections. First, check the battery voltage and connections for corrosion or looseness. If the battery is fine, the issue could be the starter motor or a faulty ignition switch. It's advisable to have a mechanic diagnose the problem to accurately identify the cause.
If the battery is bad, you may only hear clicks. It could be the starter, but I would check the charge on the battery first.
It could be a dead battery.
Idle could possibly be too low.
There is a circuit breaker thaich could be bad.
If your 1991 Mercury Cougar clicks when you turn the key but doesn't start, it likely indicates an issue with the battery or starter. A weak or dead battery may not provide enough power to crank the engine, leading to a clicking sound. Alternatively, the starter motor itself could be faulty or there may be a problem with the ignition system or wiring. It's advisable to check the battery voltage and connections first, and then inspect the starter and related components.
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.
jump start the car and get a new battery and if it isn't the battery it could be the alternator or both, but try a new battery first
where is the fuel reset swith for a 1989 mercury topaz
There could be multiple things. FIrst check and see if your battery is bad, if not then take your starter off and get that checked and if that's not bad then its in your ignition system which none of the above is too expensive to fix.