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Old 12-17-2005, 11:56 AM
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Ford F150 Engine Wont Crank

Battery connections are clean and tight. 12.5dcv. 4.2L with manual tranny. I think problem is with safety switch making sure clutch is pushed down.

Where is the switch located? Thanks Mike

P.S. At least the Windstar is running!
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Old 12-18-2005, 12:44 PM
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Re: Ford F150 Engine Wont Crank

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Battery connections are clean and tight. 12.5dcv. 4.2L with manual tranny. I think problem is with safety switch making sure clutch is pushed down.

Where is the switch located? Thanks Mike

P.S. At least the Windstar is running!
I tried bypassing the solenoid and jumping a wire from the positive battery terminal to the terminal on the start solenoid.

The engine still didnt really crank, but I thought I heard the starter making some noise.

Tried the truck again with the key and it started. Now I am more confused?
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Old 12-18-2005, 08:24 PM
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Re: Re: Ford F150 Engine Wont Crank

Sure your battery is charged?
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Old 12-19-2005, 04:43 AM
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Sure your battery is charged?
Guess Ill find out this morning when I go to start truck. 17º outside.
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Old 12-24-2005, 06:08 AM
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Started the truck yesterday, lights did not dim at all. The engine starting making a loud rapping noise like a cement mixer.

I shut off the engine, checked the oil, full and clean.

Tried to restart and all the engine does now is crank and not catch.

I wonder if this is all related to the original problem of the truck turning over a 1/2 turn and cutting out.

Wonder if something is broken inside the motor causing all these symptoms?
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Old 01-21-2006, 04:31 AM
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Re: Ford F150 Engine Wont Crank

For future posters here is what happened. I had antifreeze leaking into the cylinders and had a situation called hydrostatic lock. My engine is ruined.

Please if you notice you are losing antifreeze and there is no leak under the vehicle, bring it in to a repair shop ASAP.

It cost me mucho bucks to learn this lesson.
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Old 01-21-2006, 05:10 AM
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Re: Ford F150 Engine Wont Crank

Wow! Worst case scenario. The new year can only get better. Thanxs for the update and warning.
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Old 01-21-2006, 06:25 AM
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Wow! Worst case scenario. The new year can only get better. Thanxs for the update and warning.
Youre welcome.
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