Matthew Perry

I have been trying to figure out a starting issue with my 95 F-150 V8, been having the issue for a couple of weeks. To start off one of my kids left the dome light on in my truck, so when I got in my truck to go to work it would start. Tried starting jumping it worked for a couple of days then it wouldn't start again. I cleaned the battery terminals and posts , and noticed that both clamps were cracked. Took the battery to Autozone to get it checked, they told me it was bad (which I believe them) so I got a new battery. Once I replaced it I had to jump start the truck to get it to run, and again it worked for a couple of days then same problem. I noticed that the negative clamp wasn't getting a good connection so I replaced that. Still having the same issue, if it gets jumped it will work, but once I turn it off it won't start again. Any advice would be extremely helpful. Thank you.

rikard

Buy some new clamps or cables. If you buy clamps don't skimp. I actually added one from the battery to the engine block. The cables are frequently an issue with these trucks.
Regards
rikard

Forge-World-FORD

X2. Replace both, you already did the negative so do the positive. I spoiled my truck and bought these gold (colored) ones that have two big and two little holes to put wires into that pinch with Allen head screws. Haven't had any connection issues since. If the wire ends are corroded you can use a baking soda/water mix to help clean them but its better practice to replace the old cables if they're corroding.