1999 Ford F-150 No Crank

1999 FORD F-150
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RKCOX93
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My father in law has a 1999 Ford F150 with a triton v8 automatic tranny and he is having some starting issues. He can go out in it and it starts fine, run his errands with stops and restarts with no problems. Then he goes to start it again and nothing happens. He turns the key and the gauges turn on but the starter does nothing. Pulled a load test on the battery and everything was fine but wont start. Had it towed to the dealer and then it started. Dealer can't look at it for 2 weeks, so does anybody have any ideas?
Jul 20, 2006 at 2:28 PM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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After checking all connections for secure fit, also make sure you check the bat terminals closely, make sure one is not cracked or split.. I actually had that problem a couple years ago, intermittant no-start, no power issue, term had split, only careful inspection revealed it as it wasn't completely across the term, enough to loosen the term... then I'd look at the starter itself.. if you get the no-crank, have someone smack the starter with a wrench or hammer, not overly hard, to see if it'll work..
Jul 21, 2006 at 12:01 AM
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Inspect battery cables and terminals for cracks, splits, or a loose fit. If the no-crank returns, lightly tap the starter to see whether it engages, which can indicate a failing starter.

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A 1999 Ford F-150 with a 4.6L V8 starts normally for a while, then the key powers the gauges but the starter does nothing. A battery load test was fine, and the truck started after being towed. The expert recommends checking connections and battery terminals for cracks or splits, then tapping the starter during a no-crank to help identify a starter problem.

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