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2004 Ford Expedition starter problem

Tiny
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  • 2004 FORD EXPEDITION
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How do I find the starter and how do I know if my starter is the problem.I heard a loud noise cut the car off tyied to start back up and heard only a clicking sound
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 AT 2:15 PM

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Tiny
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A clicking sound usually indicates a dead or weak battery. What type of noise did you hear?
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010 AT 1:23 PM
Tiny
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I have a new battery, its a clicking sound and smoke when I keep trying to start the car coming from the hot wire by the starter
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010 AT 1:32 PM
Tiny
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The starter is shot! Be careful because it can catch fire. Make sure the wire that is smoking hasn't been damaged.

Disconnet the battery, remove the starter, and have it bench tested at the local parts store. It sounds bad to me unless you locked up the engine.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.
Joe
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010 AT 1:41 PM

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