making a weird noise when I crank it?

2006 FORD F-150
32,000 MILES
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DWHITTTT
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I just bought a 2006 Ford F-150 STX. I noticed that it is making a weird noise when I crank it. Almost like a high pitch screech and I cant Figure out what the problem is. Any ideas?
Oct 11, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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starter motor from your description. have it checked to verify

Roy
Oct 11, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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FIXITMR
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squeaal is usually associated with starter drive consisting of gear and 1 way clutch. when clutch slips it is known to make a loud high pitched squeal noise. hard to test for off vehicle. if slip is bad enough motor will not turn over.
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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DWHITTTT
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If it sits over night it cranks without a problem. It seems to happen more when the engine is still hot. But if the engine is cold it works just fine
Oct 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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