After replacing the starter went to hook up the battery cables to the terminals and they started melting

2007 FORD F-150
200,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHLEY N ADAM BREWER
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Had someone else hook it up. does this look right it doesn't to me but i'm not mechanically inclined so i wouldn't know. New battery.
Jul 29, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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Definitely sounds like something is not right for sure! can you post a picture of the starter connections? These trucks have an issue with the battery cable shorting out on the front differential cover area. Have a really good look at this area and try to get us a picture.
Jul 29, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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