I've got a 1995 F150. 4.9L straight 6cyl. 220k miles. Manual transmission. This is the 3rd Ford I've owned. My first had 600k miles on it when I trade it. A 1977 F-100, I later owned a 1982 that I drove forever and had over 450k miles on it. This is the first starting problems besides a dead battery and the clutch safety switch I've ever had. I replaced that switch a couple of weeks ago. Now I'm getting a clunk from the relay on the fender. The battery is new too. I tried jumper cables, and swapped batteries with a friends truck. Mine started his no problem. I can let it roll down the hill I'm parked on and pop the clutch to start it. Obviously I'm over due for some starting problems. I would just get a new starter because at 20 years and 220k miles the starter might be living on borrowed time.
The thing that concerns me the most is a triangular plug mounted on the dash. Is this some kind of after market theft device or is it standard? Thanks in advance for any replies!

 

I would look at the small wire that runs between the fender mounted solenoid and the starter. Also the connections on the ends of that wire.

 

look at the starter seloniod, that is what is actuated when you turn the key to the start position. Sounds like something there is failing.

 

I have a 1995 Ford F150 XLT 5.8 automatic. I live in Minnesota. A couple of days ago I my truck ran fine. I put a full tank of gas in and then I parked it. I went out there 2 days later and it did not start. It cranks over and it pops off but does not want to start. What I replace Ignition coil, Distributor Cap/Rotor. Check: Fuel Pump is fine, Battery is fully charge. I try started fluid in the Air intake and did not work. I will be checking the Spark from coil wire to Ignition coil, Taking off the Distributor cap to see if the rotor is moving when I crank it, Checking the plugs and wires. Is there anything else I should check for if thes items come out ok?

Thanks,
John

 

Thanks
It was the small wire running from the fender mounted relay. I replaced it and no problems. Sorry I could reply sooner We've been panicking here in the south all week because it might snow.
I have some store credit at a parts store here. When the weather improves I'm going to replace the starter, and get both fuel tanks working. So I'll be asking for help then too.