3 rd starter in two weeks

[shoff89]

I replaced my starter two weeks ago and the next day it went out again. So im thinkin its justa bad starter. I replace it again from advance auto parts. Yesterday I got some gas. I start the car as usual but the starter keept dragging. Its done this before and all I did was turn off the car and try it again. This time it didnt work I turned the car on and off several times. I knew wwhat was next so I decided to make it home while I could. I got on the road and my tach went crazy then I heard the starter stop. I pull into my driveway and try to start it again no haps. What is going on with this thing. Its cold outside I cant keep pulling this starter out. Did I do something wrong?

 

[SHOtimer]

No, you didn't do anything wrong. The quality of rebuilt starters and alternators is just extremely poor. My escapades with 5 starters in a month (rebuilt Duralast from AZ), after speaking to the district manager and other people I got them to pay for a brand new Motorcraft one and give me a full refund. You just need to keep swappin untill you get a good one. Sometimes that takes a few trys....

Just remember it isn't the SHO's fault, nor yours.

Doug

 

[sdpatt]

I got on the road and my tach went crazy then I heard the starter stop.

You're going to have to explain that statement a little more. You may not have a problem with your starter.

 

[Silver Bullet]

I think my 7th starter in two years has failed also.... I know the feeling

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Have you replaced the starter relay on the fender? It should be under $10 at most autoparts stores, and may be the source of your problems.

 

[somedude_001]

Have you replaced the starter relay on the fender? It should be under $10 at most autoparts stores, and may be the source of your problems.

would make sense the relay could be sticking and keeping the starter engaged when it shouldent be.

 

[shoff89]

I replaced my starter two weeks ago and the next day it went out again. So im thinkin its justa bad starter. I replace it again from advance auto parts. Yesterday I got some gas. I start the car as usual but the starter keept dragging. Its done this before and all I did was turn off the car and try it again. This time it didnt work I turned the car on and off several times. I knew wwhat was next so I decided to make it home while I could. I got on the road and my tach went crazy then I heard the starter stop. I pull into my driveway and try to start it again no haps. What is going on with this thing. Its cold outside I cant keep pulling this starter out. Did I do something wrong?

I know yall told me to keep tryin but dam* I just replaced it again on sat it went out sun eve. What the heck. Its not only a hassle to pull of the wheel and yank it out 5 times but, I keep returning it to Advance Auto and they keep sayin its something im doin wrong. Same as last time it just kept draggin so I hurried home before I got stranded.

Im at a lost. Im about ready to just take this moneypit nightmare to the junyard so it can be along the other ford mistakes. I used to love this car.
Any suggs.

 

[Marccus]

Hey, I know the feeling and have agree with others - the rebuilt starters are horrible :cuss:

But you seem to be going through more than usual in a short time. You can get a new "Mean Green" starter custom built for about $350 that is guaranteed to last 100,000 mi and is built like the proverbial brick sh-- house.

One day I may splurge.

Are you using the kit for the new type of starters Ford began using where you run a wire from the solenoid on the fender to the starter solenoid?

There are some other wiring changes also on the (+) cables. I forget exactly, but the Ford kit will tell you how to rewire. The new starters are smaller and more efficient than the original style used on the SHO.

Good luck.

 

[luigisho]

First rule with starters and alts from the chain stores is put them on their bench tester before you leave and install it on the vehicle. You would be amazed at how many of these things get are defective right from the box. I'm beginning to think they just get put back in the pipeline somewhere without being reworked again.

 

[SHOZ123]

What do you mean by "just kept dragging"? Do you mean to say the starter is staying engaged? If so it is the relay or solenoid sticking.

 

[shoff89]

What do you mean by "just kept dragging"? Do you mean to say the starter is staying engaged? If so it is the relay or solenoid sticking.

Yes, thats exactly what I mean. Im gonna replace that and see whats up.

 

[shoff89]

Hey, I know the feeling and have agree with others - the rebuilt starters are horrible :cuss:

But you seem to be going through more than usual in a short time. You can get a new "Mean Green" starter custom built for about $350 that is guaranteed to last 100,000 mi and is built like the proverbial brick sh-- house.

One day I may splurge.

Are you using the kit for the new type of starters Ford began using where you run a wire from the solenoid on the fender to the starter solenoid?

There are some other wiring changes also on the (+) cables. I forget exactly, but the Ford kit will tell you how to rewire. The new starters are smaller and more efficient than the original style used on the SHO.

Good luck.

Kit what kit? Advance said nothing about a kit. The starter ive gotten look exactly like the orig.

 

[Marccus]

OK, then you have the original starter and you don't need the kit. I couldn't get an original type starter and the Ford dealer stated that Ford switched to a new type of starter that is smaller in size but just as powerful. I forget the technical explanation but it has something to do with how the starter is engaged with the solenoid and the magnet assembly.

Don't worry about it if you have the original type of starter that was used on the car. If you try to purchase a remanufactured starter from a Ford dealer for your application, they will give you the new type and the kit just contains a wire that runs from the solenoid on the fender to the starter and a wiring diagram on some other changes you need to make to the (+) and (-) battery cable connections on the solenoid and starter / engine.

I'm know I'm not explaining this well; I used to "understand" how and why the changes were made but forget now.

 

[shoff89]

Aight, I replaced the starter again. Turn the key nothing happened just clicking. So we think its the starter. took it out had it tested fine. put it back in same thing. My father brought a volt meter to the power wire that connects with the starter no power. We replace that soleniod thing thats on the fender and still no pwer. Whats wrong?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

You will only have power to the cable going to the starter when the key is in the start position. If this is how you've been testing it, then your problem lies in the s-terminal circuit which fires the starter relay (the small wire going to the small post on the relay). Test that ckt with your meter and make sure it's getting voltage when the key is turned to the start position. If that ckt is not getting power, then you'll need to trace it back to the ignition switch for a short, open, or problem with the ignition switch itself (note that this ckt also routes through the clutch interlock switch).