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Starter replacement?

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BG99
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The bottom stud should be pretty easy to access from underneath. For the top stud I used an extension that was just long enough to get my pivoting socket wrench just past the nose of the starter. This guide can help walk you through the steps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please run down this guide and report back.
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HETFIELD2009
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
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  • 2WD
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  • 250,000 MILES
I tried starting my truck yesterday and it doesnt turn period. I have full power to lights, fan, AC, etc. There's no clicking, so its not the battery,
so Im thinkin its the starter which I know has been in poor shape to begin with.
Where is it located and how do I remove it? I've already got someone in mind to refurbish it.
Can I remove it without jacking the truck up?
Thanks.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 12:49 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Follow power wire from battery through engine cavity if you have difficulty locating starter. You will need to raise the vehicle for this repair.

REMOVAL:
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove the starter terminal cover.
Remove the terminal nut and separate the battery starter cable from the starter motor.
Disconnect the solenoid S terminal connector, if equipped with a starter mounted solenoid.

To disconnect the hard-shell connector from the solenoid S terminal, grasp the plastic shell and pull off; do not pull on the wire. Pull straight off to prevent damage to the connector and S terminal.

Remove the starter motor retaining bolts.
Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION:

Place the starter motor in position and install the starter motor retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15-20 ft. Lbs. (20-27 Nm).
Install the battery starter cable and a terminal nut to the starter motor. Tighten the terminal nuts to 79 inch lbs. (9 Nm).
Connect the solenoid S terminal connector, if equipped with a starter mounted solenoid.
Install the starter solenoid safety cap, if equipped.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine several times to check starter motor operation.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 12:49 PM (Merged)
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2CP-ARCHIVES
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How to replace a starter?
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Disconnect battery ground cable
Safely raise and support the vehicle
Remove attaching bolts and starter motor shield
Caution: when disconnecting hard shell connector at starter motor solenoid s terminal, grasp the plastic shell and pull off. Do not pull on the wire. Be careful to pull straight off to prevent damage to connector and s terminal. If any part of connection is damaged, replace the damaged components.
Disconnect battery cable and push-on connector from starter solenoid.
Remove attaching bolts and starter motor.

Do you want the install procedure?

Anytime battery is disconnected, there could be some relearn issues? If you drive the vehicle 10 miles or so, that should allow the pcm to relearn adaptive strategy.

See the guide/video below for starter replacement, not your exact vehicle, but the process will be similar.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

https://youtu.be/5Jd2-wfIKOw
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GLENN330
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  • 1995 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
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Installed new starter, it starts but the starter keeps running. It has been sitting for a year and can remember excactly how wires are to be connect. Is there a diagram or explanation I can get to help me get this truck up and going?
Thanks
Glenn
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 12:49 PM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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You have one cable coming from + side of batery to solenoid. Then off the other side there is a cable that goes to starter. In the middle is the signal wire that comes from the ignition switch if the (NSS) is giving its neutral signal. If it is running after the starter is engaged. Either the solenoids is short of the cable on the solenoid is shorting to voltage somehow.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 12:49 PM (Merged)
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DCOOK9719
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1990 Ford F150 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 200 K miles

In the last year, I have had to replace the starter 3 times. The last time the starter ran great for one week. I turned off the truck and tried to restart it a minute later and it just clicked. I think it is the starter again, but I cant figure out why I am going through starters so fast. They are the Lifetime Warranty starters from Autozone.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 12:50 PM (Merged)
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hello,

Ok, try this...

Follow the Positive cable from the Battery it will take you the the Start Relay Selenoid, pick below...


https://www.2carpros.com/images/question_images/199389/original.jpg



Using a crewdriver with a insulated handle or towel rapped around it, with engine off and key out, cross the 2 big terminals. If engine turns over replace that selenoid. The NAPA Part # is ST404. Also that may have been the problem all along. I have known some to work great for a while then not work a couple times then work for a while.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 AT 12:50 PM (Merged)
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DCOOK9719
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Thanks for your help. I actually replaced the positive wire to the solenoid because I found it had a bare spot and was resting against the exhaust. I also replaced the solenoid which was bad as well.

Thanks again.
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Starter location on ford f150 lariat xlt?
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It is on the driver's side mounted to the transmission bell housing right where the engine and transmission meet. If you look, you will see it is right at the top of the oil pan's level.
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I am attaching the instructions plus some videos that will help with locating and replacing the starter.

https://youtu.be/5Jd2-wfIKOw

Please see the attachment below for more info from the manual. Let us know if you have questions. Thanks
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