97 ford ranger

Asked by Justwax Apr 06, 2016 at 12:57 PM about the 1997 Ford Ranger STX Extended Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 97 ford ranger and when I go to start it the truck
will start but it keeps trying to turn over and it won't stop
unless you take the battery cables off what's wrong

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The starter solenoid is stuck or there is an issue with the ignition switch (the electric part of it not the key).

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