hi my car starts like normal then sometimes usually on normal acceleration the starter motor engages and makes a terrible noise. It can stay engaged for seconds or a couple of minutes and then turns off and everything is back to normal. If i stop the car when this problem is happening and turn the ignition off, the starter motor keeps turning over and the only way i can stop it is to disconnect the battery. Three weeks ago the battery died which i got replaced cost $240 (its not a cheap one from Kmart) Six days later made starter motor noises 2 times on the way home from work. next morning car wouldn't start got Lube Mobile out who replaced the starter motor ($800). Can you please help im yet to find a mechanic with good knowledge on the Ford Explorer? Thanks
Feb 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM