2000 f350 trys to start without keyor anyone in vehicle

Asked by trapper67 Dec 05, 2013 at 10:08 PM about the 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT Crew Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

f350 will just try to start without key in ignition or anyone in vehicle. Won't start but run batt down and destroy starter.

5 Answers

58,515

A Starter Solenoid that is stuck will do that. A starter relay that has failed closed will too (more common to see those relays fail on the AC system but it does happen.) Does this occur out of the blue at random? Short to power in the start circuit, ignition switch??? Which engine do you have?

2 people found this helpful.
10

It is a recall on that starts a fire. Ford fix free

1 people found this helpful.
10

my 2000 f350 7.3L truck did the same thing, I was nearby and was able to disconnect batteries and save the starter. I thought it was the ignition sw and replaced it, but now I only get 8 volts to the starter solenoid from the alarm system circuit.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

F-350 Super Duty

Looking for a Used F-350 Super Duty in your area?

CarGurus has 2,594 nationwide F-350 Super Duty listings starting at $8,888.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Bigbob Reece
    Reputation
    5,260
  • #2
    tikun
    Reputation
    3,430
  • #3
    JoeAndJoe
    Reputation
    2,830
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
28 Great Deals out of 1,155 listings starting at $8,995
Used Ford F-450 Super Duty
5 Great Deals out of 147 listings starting at $27,995
Used Ford F-150
296 Great Deals out of 15,534 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
16 Great Deals out of 1,149 listings starting at $8,999
Used Dodge RAM 3500
28 listings starting at $13,888
Used Ford F-250
6 listings
Used GMC Sierra 2500HD
13 Great Deals out of 1,688 listings starting at $12,900
Used Ford F-350 Super Duty Chassis
8 Great Deals out of 67 listings starting at $23,900
Used Dodge RAM 2500
25 listings starting at $4,000
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
212 Great Deals out of 5,925 listings starting at $3,995
Used Toyota Tundra
46 Great Deals out of 1,128 listings starting at $5,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.