Starter problems

Starter: Electric motor that starts the movement when the car stars. The ignition key activates it.
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No start for the engine no power to fuel pump no spark starter does

Ford Ranger 2002 truck 178000 miles
There is no power to fuel pump no power to the starter from ignition key and only one lead on the coil has power on it.
kermit from Canada 5 years ago  
KE
4 reports 
Raaz from South Africa 5 years ago
My radio just stopped working it doesn't switched on, it started by funny noise when the ignition is off. My bakkie is 2015 model XLS 2.2 manual.
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Starter fuse relay

Ford Ranger 1996 Xlt 120000 miles
Location of starter relay
Tina from United States 4 months ago  
TI

Starter cranks but won't start. New Battery 2 months ago

Ford Ranger 2005 Ranger XL single cabin 79000 miles
Two days ago I backed the p/u in the garage, it was running fine. The next morning it cranked and cranked but wouldn't start. Never had this problem before.
Jess from United States a year ago  
JE
4 reports 

Starter locked in

Ford Ranger 1990 2.3 liter 700000 miles
When I went to start my ranger starter bendix stayed locked in turning over engine had to remove battery terminal in order to turn it off, what happened and how to fix problem
Kirby from United States 3 years ago  
KI

Starter locked in

Ford Ranger 1990 2.3 liter 170000 miles
Starter locked in turning over engine cant turn it off had to disconnect battery terminal to cut it off why did it short out,do I need to change starter,I want find out the cause and fix to keep fr happening again
Kirby from United States 3 years ago  
KI

Engine wont start

Ford Ranger 2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2  35000 miles
Hey guys i have a problem with my 3.2 ford ranger wildtrak... after 3 days in garage the engine wont start... i thought it was the battery so i change the battery with a new one... but still it wont start... i describe it that the starter fails to continue to rotate and to start the engine... it rotates but it stops. Something is forcing the engine not to start... there are no indication lights on my dash board... do anyone have the same problem? my impression is the starter... any ideas?
G. R. from other 6 years ago  
G.
38 reports 
John from other 3 years ago
Same goes in ours may I know what fix your problem?
Nokesy from Australia 3 years ago
This is mine today, anyone know the issue?
Karl1975 from Australia 3 years ago
Hey mate, what did you find the problem was, mine has just started doing the same thing.
Luke from Australia 3 years ago
@Karl1975Did you find what it was I now have one doing the same thing
Karl1975 from Australia 3 years ago
@LukeHey mate it was a loose wire on the battery terminal, not the terminal itself but one of the wires that bolts to the terminal.
Cinnymel from United States 2 years ago
Yes. My 2002 Ford ranger xlt v6 3.0l truck wouldn't start. Installed new battery, even though battery, voltage regulator, alternator, starter all checked out good. I put a new Ford ignition starter coil pack module that goes where a distributor cap used to in older cars and it fixed problem so far. It was part of control computer chip.
Cinnymel from United States 2 years ago
Has anyone else experienced manual transmission problems. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger xlt v6 3.0l and have had the clutch and manual transmission fixed in October of 2020. $1600 at automotive shop which counted tge Emergency brake cable broke and rear disc drums replaced. Now, a year and a half later gears are sticking and doesn't want to go into gear.
Florida D from United States a year ago
The roll over switch Up under the passage side below the glove box
HENDO from New Zealand a year ago
Scan and clear all fault codes , should fix it.
Cooraz from Australia 4 months ago
Maybe need to reset the battery monitor sensor. In the new models there's a 'turn ignition/ press brake' - sequence... but I'm not sure how or if you can do it yourself in older models. Need a mechanic with a computer to hook up to it and reset the battery monitor sensor. Takes all of 10 seconds to do. Ask them how much for a call out to do it and haggle them with the leverage that it will only take them 10 seconds of they try charging anything too ridiculous.
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Car cranks but won't start

Ford Ranger 2013  112130 miles
My ford ranger 2.2 won't start after major repair. The fuel pump in the tank runs non stop and also the starter will only crank for less than 5 seconds. I've noticed that the fuel pump only acts normal when I take out the pcm relay then I bought a new relay but it still doesn't act normal. Once the relay is fitted in the pump runs non stop until I turn the key to the off position.

The pump runs for more than a 2 minutes then finally switch off followed by a clicking sound in the pcm relay so I really don't know what to do from here
TeeKay from South Africa 3 years ago  
TE
25 reports 
Keido from other a year ago
Also mine with same problem whts the sorrution
Mike from Australia 8 months ago
2014 Ford Ranger 6spd auto, only 78000kms on it, everything was perfect untill one average road hill climb in dural, then it started missing, then it felt like someone turning off the ignigition momentarily, then only very lite acceleration was avail, then it died all together. Cranks & cranks with tank fuel pump working, but None of the fuel lines had any Diesel at the filter under the bonnet had when i disconnected them all. Not a drop coming out when cranking & or ignition only applied. ?
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Intermittent starting problems

Ford Ranger 2017 Ford Ranger 45000 miles
My truck has been in 3 different shops for the same reason. Sometimes it will not start and the starter clicks twice like a dead battery. If I wait one minute it starts everytime but if I try to start if after the two clicks and I dont it just keeps cranking and wont start. I wait one minute and it will start. The shops have combined to change the wire harness,starter,battery twice. Their are no error codes and there are times I can go a week without any problem.
chevy from United States 6 years ago  
CH
4 reports 
Mike from United States 5 years ago
I am changing my ignition key switch, my starter starts to kick on while driving this week, it old 1993 ranger
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Sarter stayed ingagegd turning over motor couldnt turn it off had to

Ford Ranger 1990 2.3 liter 170000 miles
When turning over switch to start my ranger the starter stayed engaged turning motor had to disconnect battery terminal, what to do?
Kirby from United States 3 years ago  
KI
1 report 
Dale from Australia 3 years ago
That’s potentially a feedback loop if you’re in a turbo model.
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Engine and ignition issues

Ford Ranger 2017 Wildtrak  62000 miles
Doesn't start with ignition, thought it's a starter, turn the key to on, powered starter directly then boom starts perfectly, test drive turn ignition key off, engine keeps running, what could be a problem and how do I resolve it
Modise from South Africa 4 months ago  
MO

Won't start after installing new batt

Ford Ranger 2008 4.0 engine xlt 2wheel drive 195000 miles
Remove batt from truck let stand for 6hrs installed new batt started right up then around lunch it wouldn't start so after 5hrs tried again no start held gas to the floor while turning starter let go of pedal and it started next morning no start again and no luck with holding gas to the floor fuel pump is running with plenty of pressure
Danger ranger from United States 6 months ago  
DA

Loud metal clanking when starting that stops when started

Ford Ranger 1998 Manual, 2.2l  150000 miles
1998 Ford Ranger 4cyl manual transmission. Just started making this very loud clanking metal on metal noise when starting only. As soon as the engine starts the noise stops. What could be the issue. The starter engages fine and is not loose. I'm wondering if there is teeth damage on the fly wheel, loose fly wheel bolts etc.. . Any help would be appreciated.
Stephen from United States 8 months ago  
ST
1 report 

Vehicle cuts off while cranking up

Ford Ranger 2017 2.2 Double Cab, 4x4 Automatic  185000 miles
When I try cranking the engine up, the starter just cuts off on the second swing, the engine makes a loud noise when turning aswell. This did run out of diesel and stood for year.
Mervyn from South Africa 8 months ago  
ME

No fire no fuel

Ford Ranger 1996 2 door single cab 500000 miles
I changed motors and now the starter keeps going after you turn the key off and will not start has no fire or fuel
Leonard from United States a year ago  
LE
1 report 

Ford ranger 3.2

Ford Ranger 2013 Ford ranger 3.2 284000 miles
I was driven when I slag down ford just cut out try to start enjin was turning but anymore. Now the ford is in at garage. They do diagnostic test ext. Now there is no power to starter anymore. When try to start. Can it that the ignition had his day?
HERMAN DE GOEDE from South Africa 2 years ago  
HE

Engine won't crank

Ford Ranger 2019  9000 miles
Have a 1.5 year old 2.0 bitubo ranger. On hitting the push start button, engine won't not crank and dashboard icons lights will come on. However, trying again after a few minutes will always work. This phenomenon is intermittent and recurs once every 2 to 3 weeks. The service center had change out the starter relay, but the issue happened again after 8 weeks. I appreciate any suggestings on what could be the problem... As this had been dragging for the past months. So far, Ford warranty center could not solve my problem. Thanks
NicTeng from other 3 years ago  
NI
7 reports 

Won't crank

Ford Ranger 2002 Ford Ranger 177585 miles
It will not crank, Starter and battery have been tested
T-Cup from United States 8 years ago  
T-
47 reports 

Clutch making noise when engaged and relay to hazards on

Ford Ranger 1998 manule 2.5 l 170000 miles
My Pat's system has been bypassed. Then I get back to my truck one day and lights are flashing. Starter or clutch makes weird sound when engaged. Took out the clicking relay under the dash, and now it only makes the sound when head lights on. And cargo light won't turn off
dboy from United States 8 years ago  
DB
7 reports 

Installed a used transmission and won't crank over

Ford Ranger 1999 3.0L. 2wd 100000 miles
I put a used trans in my 99 ranger truck. The fly wheel turns and converter too. I was moving it when I was righting up bolts to converter. Hooked every thing together. When I went to start it just all the lights came on And no crank. But when I jump the starter it wants to start. Ground problem??
Spanky from United States 8 years ago  
SP
8 reports 
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