I have a 1996 F150 with an automatic transmission and a 302 engine. It failed to start today for the first time since I bought it over a year ago.
I heard a clicking/clunking sound when I turned the key and the interior lights dimmed. The radio also lost power. It had started fine earlier in the day.
After sitting for about 5 minutes it fired right up. The starter cranked the engine rapidly like it normally does.
I don't see any corrosion on the battery terminals or the fender mounted relay. The battery age is unknown.
At this point it will start just fine, but I don't want to be away from the house (it did this sitting under the carport) and leave me stranded.
From the symptoms I described is it likely to be the starter/starter solenoid going bad?
What should I check at this point? All the wire connections appear clean and tight.
Thanks,
Terry
I heard a clicking/clunking sound when I turned the key and the interior lights dimmed. The radio also lost power. It had started fine earlier in the day.
After sitting for about 5 minutes it fired right up. The starter cranked the engine rapidly like it normally does.
I don't see any corrosion on the battery terminals or the fender mounted relay. The battery age is unknown.
At this point it will start just fine, but I don't want to be away from the house (it did this sitting under the carport) and leave me stranded.
From the symptoms I described is it likely to be the starter/starter solenoid going bad?
What should I check at this point? All the wire connections appear clean and tight.
Thanks,
Terry