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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Question 96 f 250 starting problem

96 f 250 351 auto ...every now and then like maybe 9 times a month my truck wont start when i turn the key nothing its just dead.then the 2nd time i turn the key it starts.i dont know what the heck it is.the truck has a new battery the alternator and starter are older.what you think it could be?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Could be dirty/loose connections at battery, starter relay (on inner fender) or the starter. Or loose/dirty ground connections. Or the starter relay is on the way out or the starter itself is defective or the ign./start switch (under the dash) needs adjusted. Hope this helps. Could also be defective neutral safety switch.
 

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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Lazy K
Could be dirty/loose connections at battery, starter relay (on inner fender) or the starter. Or loose/dirty ground connections. Or the starter relay is on the way out or the starter itself is defective or the ign./start switch (under the dash) needs adjusted. Hope this helps. Could also be defective neutral safety switch.
Hit it on the head! Does anything have power? Most likely you battery cables if not.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Mine has the normal solenoid up on the fender and a 2nd on the starter. Not what I'm use to on Fords.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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im pretty sure its the realy on the inside fender .its the one they put in the truck back in 96 think i will change it and see if it does it again.
 
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