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If your Ford EcoSport won't start, the first thing you should do is try jump-starting it. If you're able to get it running after jump-starting, it's likely that you have a dead battery or an alternator issue that's not charging the battery while you drive. To jump-start an EcoSport, you need to locate the jump-start terminal in the engine compartment, identified by a red cover. Connect the positive jumper cable to this terminal, then connect the other end to the positive terminal on a functioning car. Next, connect the negative cable to a grounding point in your EcoSport's engine bay and the negative terminal on the working vehicle's battery. Once everything is connected, try starting your car.
Position the assisting vehicle adjacent to the vehicle with the dead battery, ensuring there is a slight gap between them to allow for easy connection of the jumper cables. Attach the red positive(+) cable to the corresponding terminal on the dead battery, then connect the other end to the functioning battery. After starting the engine, let it run for a few minutes before trying to start the disabled vehicle.