1995 Explorer won't start

[sfshon]

My baby has been sitting up in storage for about three years now as I have been deployed. Father in-law went to check on her and she won't even blink.

He charged the battery, tried to jump her, bought a new battery and she still won't turn over and no lights anywhere to be seen and no horn either.

What gives? Anybody and everybody chime on in. What should I check and what's the worse case scenario?

 

[Dopler174]

Sounds like you are headed in the correct direction. Try the battery terminals and check all your fuses.

 

[924dr4x4]

maybe a bad ground wire somewhere?since u replaced the battery..u should also replace the alternator also and go from there..if still nothing,then start checking the ground wires to the chassis and other locations

 

[marragtop]

If you are getting nothing (no dash lights, horn, etc) with a hot battery, then it has to be connection related. Battery cables can corrode from the inside. Check them carefully and the grounds. I would not consider an alternator until you have some sign of juice.