Ford winstar 2000 6 cyl

Tiny
ROBERT A. MOBLEY
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  • 2000 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
When I turn the key on my 2000 winstar, sometines I just get a click, and after a couple of tries, the starter engages starts right up, what is the problem?
Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Most likely the starter is failing, it is going to get worse as time goes by. It could also be due to weak wiring connections and the starter relay
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
ROBERT A. MOBLEY
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It only ckicks once, and when I realease key and try again it may ckick once or engage starter. It only clicks once each time I turn the key
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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If the clicking is rather prominent, it is the starter solenoid engaging but the starter is not turning. That is because the carbon brushes are not getting full contact to turn the armature. I believe the starter is due for replacement. Get it tested, most part store provides free testings.
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Saturday, March 12th, 2011 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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High possibility the starter is failing. Get it tested, most parts outlets provides free testing.
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Saturday, March 12th, 2011 AT 6:42 PM

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