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Old 04-21-2011, 09:16 PM
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ok so here is the deal when i turn the key the car just makes a clicking noise i have replace the starter and battery and it still does the same thing click click click i have check the connections over and over again and dont know what to do now any ideas
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Old 04-21-2011, 10:54 PM
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how many volts do you have at the battery ?
did you try to jump the selonoid yet ?
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Old 04-23-2011, 10:31 AM
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did you replace a dead battery with a dead battery?
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Old 04-23-2011, 10:37 AM
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did you repalce a dead batery with a dead battery?
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Old 04-23-2011, 11:18 AM
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Bad ground maybe?

You could also make sure the engine didn't seize up. That would be worst case and unlikely.

If you replaced the starter I would make sure you got the power wire and any ground wires tight and they are clean.

Def have the battery checked. Just because it's new doesn't mean it isn't bad. It happens.

Also do what NB said and check the selonoid. Use a screwdriver and with the key in the ON position jump one terminal to the other and see if the starter turns over. If it does, replace the selonoid.
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Old 04-23-2011, 01:45 PM
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i dont think its the battery cause i even took the battery out of my car i drive daily and it did the same thing
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Old 04-23-2011, 08:38 PM
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I will say that ford has always had a big problem with solenoids. Definitely would be one of the first things I would check.
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Old 04-24-2011, 12:51 PM
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it was a bad ground
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