my husbands 92 ford rangers starter went out (had a short in it,the truck worked fine before this) we replaced it (4 times ) all grind, the truck starts and runs its the starter just won't disengage,flywheel is 2 maybe 3 years old and appears fine,we just changed the cylinoid(we also tried a starter from some where else) so now we are thinking maybe a short somewhere maybe the ignition switch

 

Check at the selinoid for the short.

 

we had it checked nothing wrong with that, he said maybe ignition switch

 

That could be. Hopeing someothers will chim in here to help you more.

 

Does the Ranger use a shim for the starter?

Rev

 

it never has but we put one on still the same we also just changed the ignition switch and of course nothing we give up and taking it somewhere,thanks anyway

 

Perhaps check for voltage at the starter after the engine starts?

voltage at the starter would indicate that it is still trying, and rule out the starter as an issue....then all you need to do it track back the voltage.

Rev

 

we figured it out, the cilinoid was wired wrong thanks for all the help

 

Glad to hear you found the trouble. We are all here help.