When I tried to start my 01 Screw this morning, it made the clicking noise like the battery was weak. I tried to jump it with the wife's car, no good, I put my trickle charger w/ 50 amp start feature, no go. When I turn the switch on the battery light comes on, then slowly goes out, but as soon as I try to start it, it's right back to the clicking noise. Also after I remove the charger I hear a clicking under the hood in the fuse box(?) area as well as somewhere else near the top of the engine. Anyone got a clue!? Battery ? Need to fix quickly, stranded.
Thanks for any quick help. Steve

 

When you try to start it does everything die or does it just click?

Have you tried to hit the starter solinied(sp)

 

[B][B]just clicks, but it will try to turn over about a half a rev it sounds like, then clicking

 

where is the solinoid on this thing, my first ford and haven't got a clue where it's located?

 

should be on the inner fender you see a red wire comming off it running to the starter

 

Tapped on solnoid, still clicking. Factory battery and the indicator in battery is green. Had the charger on now for an hour, charger says its charged, but as soon as I try it drops.
Anyone got a clue?

 

Check the cable at the starter motor. There are a few that have reported corrosion issues there...

I will search in the meantime...

Matt

 

Hate to sound like a dummy, but where is the starter located on this truck, 1st Ford so be nice.
Steve

 

pass side, lower rear of engine?? Not sure, haven't had any problems with mine... :o

 

If you found the solenoid, it is mounted to the starter.

 

Thank again, looks like it was the battery. Took it in and had it checked, it drained under load. $89.00 later, cranks fine.
I will still check starter connections. just too be sure.

Just like an old Chevy man to jump to quicky on a Ford problem's back!
I guess you have to replace a battery every now and then.

Anyway, great forum. Thanks again.
steve-O