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Aug 28, 2006 | 01:45 PM

padrinho

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ignition is in the off position but truck is trying to start 77 f-150 4.9 300 v6

Aug 28, 2006 | 04:27 PM

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ignition is in the off position but truck is trying to start 77 f-150 4.9 300 v6

Change the starter solenoid.

Aug 29, 2006 | 12:30 PM

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Test the starter, starter relay.

there is 5 identical post,
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Aug 30, 2006 | 08:28 AM

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Change the starter solenoid.

changed the starter solenoid worked for 1 week then same problem

Aug 30, 2006 | 09:40 AM

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changed the starter solenoid worked for 1 week then same problem

A low battery or hard to turn engine will draw more Amps than normal and can weld the solenoid closed.
Pull the wire off the "S" terminal of the solenoid and if it still cranks the solenoid is welded closed and you will have to replace it.
Not all solenoid are made of the same quality, make sure you get a good one from Ford or NAPA best.
If it does not crank with the wire off the solenoid then look at the Ignition switch.