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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Sometimes when I want to start up my truck (2004 F250 5.4) it will almost start but sounds like its struggling. In order to get it started I have to turn it over and press the gas pedal at the same time then it starts and all of the pins (to the speedometer and odometer etc) go over to the right and then go back to normal.. Could this be spark plugs?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Now it just clicks when i try to start it... must be the starter.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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when mine did that ('00 F250 5.4) I replaced the fuel filter and that fixed the problem, and I had to give the gas pedal a push to give it stated too)


now for not even turning over i would say the battery, but could also be numerous things too.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RIsuperduty89
Now it just clicks when i try to start it... must be the starter.
Or the solenoid. Try jumping across the terminals. If it still clicks, then it's probably the starter. Solenoids sometimes fail totally, but sometimes they just don't pass full current.

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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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Check here (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...s-not-err.html). Very similar situation. Wound up being the alternator. Although it could just be the battery.

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