Section 03-06: Starting System
1996 F-Series and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Symptom Chart — Starting System
STARTING SYSTEM
Condition
Possible Source
Action
Starter Motor Cranks Slowly
Loose or corroded battery cable connections.
Undercharged battery.
Loose or corroded starter motor connections.
Malfunctioning starter motor.
GO to
Pinpoint Test A
.
Starter Motor Does Not Crank Engine
Loose or corroded battery cable connections.
Undercharged battery.
Malfunctioning starter relay.
Faulty starter motor ground circuit.
Malfunctioning starter motor.
Malfunctioning ignition/push-button switch.
GO to
Pinpoint Test B
.
Starter Motor Spins but Does Not Crank Engine
Malfunctioning starter motor.
Damaged flywheel ring gear.
GO to
Pinpoint Test C
.
Unusual Starter Motor Noise During Starter Motor Overrun
Starter motor improperly mounted.
Malfunctioning starter motor.
Improper starter drive engagement to flywheel.
GO to
Pinpoint Test D
.