Bubba 95SN

Remove battery cable going from solenoid to starter.Check to see if the small red wire with blue tracer at solenoid has 12v when not in start position with key. Has 12v replace ignition switch. With small red wire disconnected check for 12v on solenoid side going to starter. Got 12v then replace the solenoid. If above tests are good then replace the starter. There is spring inside starter that is supposed to push bendix back. If broken it is a cheap fix. Bubba

87Unicorn

Ohhh ok fantastic i will try these tests and i will be back

motorman524

Make sure you use a Motorcraft OEM replacement. Universal's or anything else is a waste of time and money.

87Unicorn

This i havent heard before, what makes you say this?

motorman524

Universal's go bad like clockwork. I went through three before I bought my Motorcraft. I was having the same problem you are now not one month ago. My dad, a Ford tech since 81' told me to get the Motorcraft. He said the universals always go bad. Search other forums and you'll find the same answer. It's pretty well known.

87Unicorn

Ok well i shall head down to the dealership and pick one up