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Jul 8, 2015 | 12:58 PM

sean9049

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engine grounds

on the drivers side of the engine,is the ground that goes from motor to battery neccesary to keep? will every thing without it? TIA

Jul 8, 2015 | 02:39 PM

madpogue

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Um, without that ground, how do you expect that battery to help start the truck?

Jul 9, 2015 | 08:19 AM

sean9049

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thats why i asked i didnt know what it does, now i know its needed thanks

Jul 9, 2015 | 10:28 AM

kupiec20

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From: DARTMOUTH MA

I just change my fenders and rad support
Correct me if I'm wrong.
One ground goes to the fender (pass side) and the other goes to the rad support?

Jul 9, 2015 | 05:04 PM

Ken_C

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Heres some wiring diagrams for our trucks. the ones titled Ground distribution will show how your grounds are wired and the location of every grounding point on your truck. A lot of electrical problems can be attributed to crappy ground connections. Its generally a bad idea to CREATE a bad ground. Dont do it. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11383134