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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Exclamation Frustrating Starter Problem

1996 F150 XL w/ 300 inline 6, 5 speed
starter is not disengaging. I get a grinding noise from starter when engine is started and the grinding does not stop until I turn the key off. I have replaced the starter (autozone), replaced the starter relay (autozone), replaced the starter/ignition switch (autozone), and even tried shimming the starter. Nothing works and am getting seriously frustrated. Anyone have any ideas or advice? Thanks
 
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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Stupid question are you sure the lock cylinder isnt sticking? From what I understand these trucks are prone to this.
 
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