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[99snakeman]

My car is a moody b**ch! It starts when it wants to. When it does not start, I have all electric power, gauges are all working, just will not crank. Ford dealer can not find it, it starts right up everytime I bring it in.I think it is a "flat spot" in the armature , when it stops on that spot it does not want to start. It is expensive to just replace and not be the problem. Any thoughts as to what this might be?

 

[MaxedGT]

If possible, the next time it won't start, tap the starter with a hammer, while someone tries to start it. If it cranks, you likely need a starter. Also try shifting into neutral and see if it cranks. If that works, you need a neutral safety switch.

 

[Mike97gt]

do you hear a single click from under the car when it does this.

also next time look at your dash when it does this. is the theft light flashing while it won't start.​

 

[99snakeman]

It turns out to be that the ford remanufactured starter I had in has a loose stud on the solenoid where the positive wire bolts up to. It was tricky because at first glance the wire seems tight.Thanks for the support.