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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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I have a 2002 5.4 liter f150. Twice in the last two months when I go to start it, it won't turn over at all. I hear a click and then nothing. After a few minutes the problem usually resolves itself. Any idea what's wrong and how to fix it? Thanks in advance.
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 05:36 PM
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1Corrosion,2battery,3bad starter,4bad ignition switch I'd start in that order
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 12:31 PM
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Typical symptoms of a starter with dead spots on the rotor. As Joe mentioned make sure the battery/connections are good first. When it happens tap the starter with a hammer to move the rotor. If it starts you have your answer.
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 12:43 PM
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Don't forget to clean the starter connections too.
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