Every time I turn the key it grinds?

1994 FORD F-150
225,599 MILES • 5.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EL_DERICK
I have this truck that grinds every time I turn the key. I took the starter off and went to test it and it came out good. I checked my flex plate, and it had all the teeth, but I can move my flex plate by hand easily. I wanted to see if you’ll help me out.
Nov 28, 2024 at 9:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The flex plate should be bolted to the crankshaft and very difficult to turn. Did this problem happen all at once?

If you are able to move it easily, it sounds like the flex plate has broken. This would require the removal of the transmission to access.

Here is a link that explains how to do it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-remove-an-automatic-transmission-rwd

Let me know.

Joe
Nov 28, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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