2007 f150 i get one click from starter solenoid when trying to start?

Asked by dgreen460 Apr 13, 2015 at 01:54 PM about the 2007 Ford F-150 FX2 SuperCrew

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have replaced the starter, the battery is good (i have even tried to jump start from my
other truck), i have cleaned the battery terminals, i get a reading of 0.000 ohms from the
negative terminal to the starter negative and anywhere on the frame i test it. ive also
tested it at every ground connection to the frame i can find. ive tested my ignition switch
and im coming up empty. please help.

2 Answers

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Does your Ford have a solenoid bolted to the wheel well near the battery. If it does, bypass it (for a second or two only) and see if the starter spins. If it does, replace the solenoid.

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When you turn the ignition key to the on position does the dash board light up as usual?

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