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Starting issues
Hi,
Just inherited a 1989 F-150 5 liter and having issues getting it to start. (I has been barn stored for about 3 years and not started during that time). I replaced the battery, and the alternator was replaced recently as well. The problem is that you turn the key and hear a click and it shows low battery (about 8 volts). But if you do this say no more that 5 times, it will start up and run like a top. But the next time you start it, it may do the same thing. Is this a known issue with the older F-150s? The truck is an amazing shape and low miles so really want to get her running great if I can.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Just inherited a 1989 F-150 5 liter and having issues getting it to start. (I has been barn stored for about 3 years and not started during that time). I replaced the battery, and the alternator was replaced recently as well. The problem is that you turn the key and hear a click and it shows low battery (about 8 volts). But if you do this say no more that 5 times, it will start up and run like a top. But the next time you start it, it may do the same thing. Is this a known issue with the older F-150s? The truck is an amazing shape and low miles so really want to get her running great if I can.
Thanks for any suggestions!
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…The problem is that you turn the key and hear a click and it shows low battery (about 8 volts). But if you do this say no more that 5 times, it will start up and run like a top. But the next time you start it, it may do the same thing. Is this a known issue with the older F-150s?
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