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Feb 15, 2015 | 02:50 PM

Ogtirof

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Starting problems

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!

Feb 15, 2015 | 03:18 PM

88n94

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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.

Feb 15, 2015 | 04:56 PM

RIKIL

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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.

Feb 21, 2015 | 10:04 AM

John Kerby

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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?

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John

Feb 22, 2015 | 11:36 AM

Ogtirof

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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.