How to change a stater on a 2002 crown vic. from the ground

Do you have an owners manual? Your manual should give the fuse box ID. Should be in underhood power distribution center. Click on the link, number 2 at the bottom. You can go to fordparts.com click on the pro link, then tech resources. In the left column click on proper link for owners manual.

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/98croog1e.pdf

i had this problem with my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo with the brake lights it kept popping fuses right after the ignition was turned on try putting a higher amp fuse in place of the old one that keeps blowing then check for shorts to the starter and check grounds and wires and also the transmission issue check the fluid and then if the fluid is fine change the transmission filter the filter may have not gotten replaced when the transmission was rebuilt and may be clogged or dirty

I would check for voltage at the starter from the battery and from the key switch via the neutral safety switch.
If there is no voltage at the starter from the battery check the fuseable link wires and the ground connections.

If nothing works including the lights, something happened between the battery and the fuse box.
There are some fuseable links between the battery and the starter solenoid or between the solenoid and the fuse box.
I'd start with the battery cables and look for those fuseable link wires.

ignition switch or starter relay or a wiring problem

the starter is located under the car usually under the left side of the engine, next to/and touching the main drive gear.

Check the starter solenoid. Usually mounted on a fender well. Find by following the + battery cable.

if you have to hit the solenoid with a hammer it's a sure bet that the starter is junk. however you can save cash by going to Napa or Oreilly's and and get the starter. don't go to a dealership part counter because it will cost you 3 times the amount. in order to be prudent just check to make sure the ground cable to the trans housing is tight this serves as the ground for the starter. good luck and please rate this..thanks

did you check the inertia switch?? that's what happened to mine

I mount bolt is a RELLY hard to remove. Pay the money and have a mechanic do it on a lift.