Clicking noise when cold weather start attempting

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Asked by Adam Mar 02, 2019 at 11:16 PM about the 2004 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When the temp drops to 10 below or lower it wont
start or crank,clicks once and that's
it,radio,lights,everything seems to be getting power
just no crank,I plug the block heater in and after 20
minutes or so it will start after being jumped ,is this
just the battery?

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Adam answered 5 years ago

That's what I think also,I just wanted another opinion,we just recently bought the truck,and other than a tick that I've been told is common with these trucks,I've been pleased

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OJ answered 5 years ago

Extremely cold weather affects the battery performance and thickens oil, making it harder to circulate through the engine. Try jump starting the engine from a running engine on cold mornings when it will not start immediately. If it starts right up, suspect battery.

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