1999 Ford Ranger starter engaging

Tiny
JRUDEDOG
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I have a 1999 ford ranger xlt 6 cyl 3.0 I have gone through 4 starters in 3 weeks. The starter engages by itself while I am driving. There is a poping sound followed by grinding from the starter. After loosing 3 I noticed when it happened I would turn off the key, park, and turn on and off the key switch. I noticed that when moved the key to crank the engine. It would start up winding without turning the key all the way After several attempts it would start without a problem. But for how long I did not know. Sometime it would last several days, sometimes five minutes. I notice when the poping sound was there dash lights would flicker on and off. I have replaced the starter switch under the dash, with no improvement. Could this be something to do with the ignition lock and key since I have the anti-theft? Going haywire and engaging the starter?
Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 10:57 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,542 POSTS
Suspect faulty ignition switch. Faulty switch will engage starter and ruin then rather quickly if gone untreated.

Thanks for using 2CarPros. Com!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 11:25 PM
Tiny
JRUDEDOG
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
I already stated that I replaced the ignition switch!
That did not make a difference.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 AT 12:01 AM
Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,542 POSTS
Check the wires that connect to the starter. Also test starter relay.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 AT 4:13 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links