Need Help ODT Truck will not start

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Hey ODT, looking for ideas. 2008 Ford F150 4.6l 2wd, never had an issues since I bought it new. not my daily driver now, ran last weekend. Went out to drive it, turned the key and all the lights come on but that is it. I tried to jump it thinking the battery is low, no luck and the voltage is good on the battery.

So to sum up I turn the key, everything like normal, EXCEPT no starter turn over and no starting, no click no nothing. Put the code reader on it and no codes.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Mirvin 264]

Check the wire connections on your starter. I had a '97 F250 that did the same thing. Took the starter out and took it to swap in on a rebuilt one at Auto Zone. They tested mine and said it was good so I put it back on and never had another issue. Just a possibility since mine did the same as yours.........

 

[StuP]

1. Sounds like the starter relay is the first thing to check. As mentioned, quite possibly a loose wire.

 

[karlvv30]

I would try tapping on the starter while someone turns the key.

 

[Mirvin 264]

The starter solenoid may also be jammed, I had a Bronco II that I would have to tap the solenoid housing on the side of the starter body with a hammer from time to time to free it up while someone turned the ignition over (as mentioned earlier).......

 

[stickbowman]

Maybe try tapping on the starter solenoid. I have had to do this on a couple of occasions when they went bad on an expedition I had. If it works change the soleniod... It was mounted on the firewall in the expedition.

 

[jeep78]

Standard or auto tranny? Clutch safety switch on standard or shifter linkage on auto could be out of adjustment a bit

 

[stickbowman]

Guess we were all thinking the same thing!

 

[karlvv30]

Standard or auto tranny? Clutch safety switch on standard or shifter linkage on auto could be out of adjustment a bit

Might not be all the way in park. I didn't think of that.

 

[Mirvin 264]

Might not be all the way in park. I didn't think of that.

Our 2000 Explorer has that issue periodically, good observation. Won't do a thing when it happens.