I’m just putting this up here in case it helps people searching this problem in the future.

On Fords, if you crank the engine for more than 60 seconds without it starting, it will lock out to protect the starter from burning out. Online searches tell you to leave it 15-30 minutes. Dont believe it! You’ll wait forever. Either tow start it or bridge the starter motor. Once it has started, the problem will be cured.