Why wont my truck start sometimes

Asked by Grandt Feb 16, 2018 at 04:03 PM about the 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

truck will start most of the time no problem.  About a month ago wouldnt turn
over so changed out to new battery.  Fired right up no problems.  been great for
about a month and then today same thing.  Wouldnt turn over.   All lights, radio,
everything came on, but not start.  I pushed it to the corner of my street and it
fired right up.  What could cause this?  

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Rowefast answered 6 years ago

Either bad battery cables, bad ground cable, bad starter or relay or the alternator is not charging.

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Grandt answered 6 years ago

I had the started and alternator tested and they both came back as good. I guess ill try checking the Ground Cable and the Battery Cables. Thank you

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Rowefast answered 6 years ago

Good luck. Make sure the battery cables are in good shape. Corrosion can build up under the insulation at the connections.

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