my 97 f-150 truck wont start . it just clicks when you turn the ignition. radio, door locks and power windows work. what could be wrong?

Asked by bimmer09 Jul 01, 2014 at 09:02 AM about the 1997 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

could it be the solinod?

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Tracy answered 10 years ago

Dead battery. the starter draws a very large amount of amperage and your accessories do not. Have the battery tested and charged. clean the terminals and check the connections (routine maintenance)

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mike answered 10 years ago

It ur starter if ur battery has atleast at min 11.7 voltsit should crank if nt da brushes are bad in starter try hitin it with hammer afew times and if it crank then u know itz ur starter and if it doesnt start u still need starter if u hav good battery voltage

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