ford f150 wont crank. starter just clicks. replaced and does the same.

Asked by Rene Jan 12, 2019 at 01:47 AM about the 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

removed new starter and benched tested the starter. works just fine. reinstalled and does the same only one click. I have power to solenoid when key turns to start. and direct power from battery. I thought my engine seized but it turns easily manually. battery is fine. no corrosion.

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firebird338 answered 5 years ago

Sounds like a bad ground remove and clean ground terminal on battery also check battery ground wire going to vehicles chassis.

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