need help starting my Ford F-150...

[amazingflapjack]

Hi guys-When I go to start my truck, I can clearly hear the starter spin, but that's it!! The motor does not turn over. I think I know what's going on, but before I start to "repair by replacement" I thought I would run it by you all. Thanks in advance for your help, and thanks for your gracious assistance in the past. Regards, Flapjack.

 

[Redmond]

Sounds like the solenoid isn't engaging the flywheel. New starter unit.

 

[amazingflapjack]

Can't just the solenoid be replaced, if that's the case? Thanks.

 

[madd matt]

Napa usually has a large breakdown of parts.
Was able to get a brush set for a 84 ranger I once had, cost about $4.00.
Cheap conpaired to the price of a rebuilt starter, aprox. $100.00 at the time.

 

[yaktamer]

Hope the starter isn't underneath the intake manifold like on my Titan.

 

[mr.jbk79]

Most likely bad bendix in the starter, may try having someone crank while you give a few "taps" on the starter with a hammer to see if it will engage. A new starter is in order provided your flywheel isn't missing any teeth.

 

[MR. IHC]

hope the flywheel gear isn't stripped

 

[LVSteve]

Can't just the solenoid be replaced, if that's the case? Thanks.

They are pretty integrated these days.

 

[mtelkhntr]

Can't just the solenoid be replaced, if that's the case? Thanks.

If it's old enough the bendix or solenoid has gone bad, the rest isn't far behind. Better to replace the whole starter with a rebuilt.

 

[Step N. Mud]

reminds me of the '03 F 350 I had and the starter had two mounting bolts, when one worked loose it sounded like that cause it wasn't engaging the fly wheel. Had to retighting mounting bolts and good to go.

 

[carpriver]

Hope the starter isn't underneath the intake manifold like on my Titan.

Titian isn't a real pick-up, the OP said it was a Ford F-150.

 

[Gunsnwater]

Replace the starter and look at the flywheel teeth.

 

[jaykellogg]

I had that happen on my F250 with under 60,000 miles. I replaced the bendix with a new one for $15. All starters you will buy are rebuilt and they have a lot of problems with them. I figured I was better off with my 60,000 mile starter than something out of a truck with 200,000 miles on it. I wouldn't buy a rebuilt starter or alternator from Advance. NAPA does a little better job. A new bendix can be gotten anywhere.

 

[GRIZZLYBEAR]

Pull the starter and rebuild it

 

[JcMack]

Just for jollies google "f150 starter failure". There's pages of suggestions. I would not buy a cheap rebuild from a discount chain. NAPA is a good source.

 

[Dude Jones]

need more info...

What year is that F-150? What motor does it have in it?
If you heard the starter motor turning it's probably not a solenoid. My guess would be the bendix not engaging the flexplate or could be stripped teeth on the starter or the flexplate. I would remove the starter and check for missing teeth. If that checks out... take it to your local parts house and have them test it. I agree with the other posters that said don't buy a cheep rebuild. If your planning on keeping it and u can pony up the cash buy a ford oem from the dealer.

 

[Nframecollector]

Solenoid........................Auto Zone.

 

[Autococker07]

As others have said, check to make sure starter is tight, and ensure your battery is not low (sometimes a low battery will click or spin a starter, but not push it out fully) if all this is good, you gotta swap it out..... good luck!

 

[kozmic]

I was going to suggest you swap out your starter with a rebuilt so you aren't crawling underneath in a foot of snow in the dead of winter, but I see that's not an issue for you!

 

[DeathGrip]

Check your connections. Even at the starter. Sometimes oil will work it loose.

Charge the battery then do a battery test.

Then your probably gonna have to replace the starter.

Most rebuilds have a lifetime warranty.