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Apr 7, 2025 | 05:04 PM

14f250

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Starter hesitation

14 6.7 F250

i could use some help. I’m experiencing this hesitation when starting and I’ve linked a YouTube video. I’ve found countless articles about a weak start, but haven’t found anyone with a similar issue that I could learn from.

it’s inconsistent, but almost guaranteed if the truck sits for a few hours.

https://youtube.com/shorts/y8uHq2844t0?si=-vcawSMvb7k0usgY

Apr 7, 2025 | 06:28 PM

djousma

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How old is the batteries?

Apr 7, 2025 | 11:35 PM

14f250

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Two years. Shop says they test fine. They seem to be thinking a loose ground could be causing the increased amperage at the starter (found this during testing).

Apr 8, 2025 | 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 14f250

Two years. Shop says they test fine. They seem to be thinking a loose ground could be causing the increased amperage at the starter (found this during testing).

I'm thinking bad ground somewhere. This year I'm going to do a big 3 upgrade, plus upgrade kit for passenger side as well, that adds an additional block ground from the alternator and an additional frame ground to the driver's side. The passenger kit adds a 2 AWG cable for the fender ground.

I'm going to do thread on it when complete this year... but that's what I would do, check your grounds and maybe add a few cheaper cables for grounds. Sure wouldn't hurt...

Keep it simple to start... check all grounds, clean corrosion, tighten down and go from there.

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