1988 Mercury Grand Marquis - just drove it across countries and it worked and drove like a charm!
My original problem started when I went out one morning to start the car and it was dead. Got a new battery, since it was a used car and I had no idea what shape the original was in. Still couldn't get it to crank over at all (just clicking). If I trickle charged it enough to get it going and jiggled the wires near the relay boxes (with the ignition key out), I got a clicking noise down near the starter. As if one of the relays was trying to make contact even though the car was turned off. That is why I switched out the EEC and Fuel Pump relay. I think this may have been the original problem that drained both batteries. Could be there was a short in a relay that kept it running when the engine was turned off.
In any event, I returned the new battery and got another. Came home, connected up battery, new cables, and relays properly. It still will not start. It cranks over and all accessories now light up completely, but no starting. I have never heard the fuel pump run on my car, so it is hard to figure out if it is running or not. I checked every fuse in the fuse box, none blown. I know that there are fusible links that have something to do with the fuel system, but I have no idea where they are. I am not sure if there are circuit breakers involved either.
Suggestions and ideas would be greatly appreciated. I am going to the library to see if I can scrounge up a manual. I am on a VERY limited income, that is why I am driving an older car and trying to get it working myself. I am in this area, away from my mechanical friends, because my Mom is sick. I cannot afford a tow or a $62 hour mechanic. Thanks and take care, Sharon