My battery gradually died . I bought a new one and put it in now my truck will not start

Asked by ovalejane Jul 23, 2018 at 12:31 AM about the 1993 Ford F-150 XLT LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My  battery gradually died . I bought a new one and put it in now my truck will
not start,  If I tap the starter it will riun

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Knocking on a starter, then the vehicle starts is a sign the starter needs replacement.

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