I have an 03 F150 with the 4.2 V-6 and manuel trans. It wont' start when I turn the key the solynoid clicks but the started wont engage. If I try it several times sometimes it will eventually turn over. battery is fine and truck will push start. Do I have a bad starter or is it something else?

 

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Yep - starter, or e'en the 'soly-noid' - clickin' starter relay ain't the same as it actually movin' to engage.

Good luck
MGD

 

Likely the starter Brushes are worn and hanging up.
I would replace the starter and firewall solenoid as a pair to ensure a good low resistance circuit.
Good luck.

 

Hi, Thank for answering my question. Sorry, if my post was impolite. I do appreciate the free help
thanks again