1998 Ford F-150 need help with engine noise

Tiny
MOSWADOOLI
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  • 1998 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
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
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009 AT 2:59 AM

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Tiny
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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
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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 7:56 PM

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