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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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Exclamation 68 F100 no start

So my 68 F100 has the 360 V8 and I'm getting power to my ignition and all my auxiliaries, but when I turn the key to crank, there is no cranking. All my fuses are good and I'm not hearing a click or anything when I turn the key. Please help!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:41 PM
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Cycle the shifter lever if an automatic.... try to start in Park and Neutral.

No joy? Clean the battery terminals and make sure they're tight. Try again.

No joy? With the trans in Park or Neutral, take a screwdriver and short the I and S terminals on the starter solenoid.

Post your results.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:45 PM
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Ok so it started right up in neutral, what does that mean and is it something I need to fix or what?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlottetheF150
Ok so it started right up in neutral, what does that mean and is it something I need to fix or what?
Congrats. Your neutral start switch needs to be adjusted or replaced. I don't recall the year split when it was moved. It's either on the trans or under the dash.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:54 PM
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Beautiful. Thank you so much
 
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67-77 all the same switch. On top of the steering column down close to the firewall. Check the switch and also the metal lever that operates it.
 
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