Hi it’s seems to be happening more frequent lately so I’m gonna get in to my mechanic .when I go to start the truck it does not fire up only a screeching noise. So I let it screech longer by holding the key in start position and it felt like something engaged or the flywheel moved I thought it might start after I felt it and it did?

does my truck have s flywheel? A friend of mine told me someone needs to unloosen the transmission bolts or something down there to move the plates back s little. No removing of any kind of heavy parts! I can’t remember the ndd as me of the part but darn it I don’t know what I’m looking at cost wise with my fixed income. Darn Ford’ I have had only 1 good F150 out of 4 of them Snd that 6.0 diesel from 2004

I’ve heard it could be the starter but the mechanic said he would have to listen to it ie the noise but heck it’s gotta happen and he can’t stay outside starting n stopping all day he’s busy with s shop to run

 

It's likely missing teeth from the flywheel. It happens.

You'll need to get it fixed or else it could damage the starter and you'll keep eating teeth further down.

 

Well had to replace the starter. It wouldn’t turn over at all. 394.00. Hope the flywheeel is okay

 

Glad you got it fixed. Sounds like the starter Bendix was bad then.

 

Correction from my post above. Im now so pissed and in a heap of trouble. With my income of only 962.00 per mo Im screwed with another ford. I can never say that I’m a proud ford owner. 3 trucks nothing but trouble . I got this 3.5 cause I didn’t take my time it was so beautiful and I didn’t try buying out of town. But when I looked at it sitting there at the small dealership it was pretty oh yes it looked really pretty! But looking at it I know I said here you go again Danny your looking at trouble. I bet the previous owner gave it up to auction cause perhaps nobody wanted it with 210k miles! Anyway….

The screeching noise came back. I have been turning the key over 3 times real fast not starting it of course. Then I wait 15 seconds or so after the hideous GRIND, and it seems to work then turns over fine. I’m unable to come up with 1000,00 or more! Looks like I’ll be burning up another starter! I’m friggin doomed. I gotta get rid of this thing I already got a 903.00 invoice from 2 other jobs on it which I’ve managed to pay 400.00 of it. Got 500.00 more to go. I knew to myself stay away from ford! Sorry guys, but with 10,900 to work with I should have drove the 50 miles to couer d Alene to look for a gmc sierra. It’s my fault.

 

I understand your frustration, but it's not necessarily a Ford issue. It's a 210k mile auction vehicle issue. Any brand can have these issues.

 

Yes you’re right. I’ve been trying to sell since early summer. Gonna take a miracle In finding a dummie like me

 

One more question regarding diagnosis for flywheel inspection. My Ford service dept told me that if the screeching noise isn’t making the sound that prt of diagnosis outdated b to remove the starter and rotate the flywheel to see if any teeth are missing. Sounds good to me but is this true? If so, then my previous shop did not indicate they did this and I’m king for a call back. I assumed if the starter was replaced it was a fix but I don’t think they wanted to check for missing teeth by rotating unless it’s an extensive job.

if they did not do this then I don’t know why? I didn’t ask ford how extensive it is to remove the starter then rotate the flywheel. Appreciate your thoughts

 

GLC, hope you are feeling well. Merry Christmas to you sir. Could u respond here my latest post. Thanks - Danny

One more question regarding diagnosis for flywheel inspection. My Ford service dept told me that if the screeching noise isn’t making the sound that prt of diagnosis outdated b to remove the starter and rotate the flywheel to see if any teeth are missing. Sounds good to me but is this true? If so, then my previous shop did not indicate they did this and I’m king for a call back. I assumed if the starter was replaced it was a fix but I don’t think they wanted to check for missing teeth by rotating unless it’s an extensive job.

if they did not do this then I don’t know why? I didn’t ask ford how extensive it is to remove the starter then rotate the flywheel. Appreciate your thoughts

 

I don't know how hard it is to see in there with the starter out on that engine.

 

Spoke to service again and I’m okay with what they said. Then I called the shop who did the starter and he admitted and said he should have told the mechanic to check the teeth and said he dropped the ball! Ford did tell me they don’t usually see broken flywheeel teeth. But the shop said they’ll remove the starter and check for missing teeth at no charge. Wow had I not called him he may have never reached out to me. I was upset that he didn’t do what was nessissary His shop is extreamily busy but he knows this has been a long term problem. A bit disappointed he would go that route

 

Well, I’m doomed 😢😕😖. After he rotated the flywheel it’s toast. Truck is still drivable so I’m not turning the truck off so I can prevent another start. My dog will watch over her ride.
I’m not okay living with it I do have it up for sale 6 months ago but nobody’s touching it with 210,000 miles. First time in my life of 66 yrs have I ever been this situation. No longer working I’m retired forklift driver I’m lo income on SSA now. Try to hit up some churches maybe I might get lucky

 

So is the flywheel bad?

 

spoke with someone who told me the shop should of used shims when installing the new starter

 

At the end of the day, the transmission needs to be pulled, and a new flex plate needs to be installed. The starter needs to be inspected and tested for proper operation before putting it back in service so it doesn't chew up a new flex plate.

Now that you have pictures of the problem, go to another shop and tell them you want a new flex plate and the starter tested and inspected.