1998 Ford F150 need help with engine noise

1998 FORD F-150
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOSWADOOLI
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i recently noticed the engine running rough and initially knocking but only when it was cold or i turned on the heater...i went to start it after driving around for half the day and it wouyld not start it has a new battery and alternater no power drains when i try to start just a whine and then nothing plz help
Feb 1, 2009 at 2:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If all you hear is a whineing sound when you turn the key, it sounds like the solenoid is bad on the starter. Remove the starter and take it to a good parts store and have them bench test it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 4, 2009 at 7:56 PM
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