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Bad starter?

Tiny
T6MILLER
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  • 1998 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
My 1998 f150 5.4 V8 won't start, doesn't crank, turn-over or anything. The battery is fine, all the lights worked and I tried to jump it just to rule it out. Bad starter? Or something worse? Just hoping for a little direction, any help would be appreciated!
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 11:39 PM

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Tiny
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Could be the starter motor, starter relay, transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good.
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 11:42 PM
Tiny
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At the starter using a meter check the big wire for 12V, at the ignition wire on starter (little wire) check for 12 Volts when trying to crank, if both check OK suspect bad starter, I have seen alot of ford f 150's with corroded/broken starter cable right near starter.
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Saturday, March 19th, 2011 AT 11:43 PM

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