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2003 Ford F-150 starting

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD F-150
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
When I start and stop alot, as in going store to store, when the engine gets warm it seems to hesitate when trying to start it
Friday, May 29th, 2015 AT 5:56 PM

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Tiny
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Describe what you mean by hesitates. Is the starter delayed in engaging? Does the engine crank excessively?
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Friday, May 29th, 2015 AT 8:12 PM
Tiny
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When I turn the key the starter doesn't crank right away but only when everything is hot
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Saturday, May 30th, 2015 AT 6:17 AM
Tiny
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I would start by checking the starter relay. See if it is working properly. If you open the hood, you will find the relay box (I thing on the passenger side). Switch the starter relay with another one with the same part number and see if the problem changes.

Let me know what you find.
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Saturday, May 30th, 2015 AT 7:49 PM

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