2000 F150 4x4 5.4 Starter Grinding/Screeching
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2000 F150 4x4 5.4 Starter Grinding/Screeching
I have the starter high pitched grinding/screeching noise when trying to start the truck. This has been going on intermittently for over a year.
I searched here and read and it seems to be either electric connection related, shaft corrosion or the starter grinds teeth off the backing plate.
I have a new battery and cleaned the electrical connections everywhere to my knowledge. The truck is garage kept and only used for recreation (115,000 miles).
This doesn't happen everytime you try to start, but will if you turn the key too quickly or are in a public place with a bunch of people looking at you.
I talked to the service mananger at my Ford dealer and he said it is most likely the starter itself and the "backing or flex" plate that the starter turns. He also said somewhere around $700 to $800 to fix it.
So, my questions are:
1. Who is the cheapest to order genuine Ford parts from online?
2. Should the front and rear seals for the trans be replaced while the trans is out?
3. Since there is a "pop" in a universal joint, what are the recommedations for replacements?
4. Use a Ford starter or new NAPA?
5. What is a fair price for labor for the above?
6. Is the above wrong and I should be doing something else?
Thanks for answers and opinions!
I searched here and read and it seems to be either electric connection related, shaft corrosion or the starter grinds teeth off the backing plate.
I have a new battery and cleaned the electrical connections everywhere to my knowledge. The truck is garage kept and only used for recreation (115,000 miles).
This doesn't happen everytime you try to start, but will if you turn the key too quickly or are in a public place with a bunch of people looking at you.
I talked to the service mananger at my Ford dealer and he said it is most likely the starter itself and the "backing or flex" plate that the starter turns. He also said somewhere around $700 to $800 to fix it.
So, my questions are:
1. Who is the cheapest to order genuine Ford parts from online?
2. Should the front and rear seals for the trans be replaced while the trans is out?
3. Since there is a "pop" in a universal joint, what are the recommedations for replacements?
4. Use a Ford starter or new NAPA?
5. What is a fair price for labor for the above?
6. Is the above wrong and I should be doing something else?
Thanks for answers and opinions!
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#3
At least remove it and inspect it. Put it on a bench, lock it down and hit it with 12v to see what it is doing. If not, most auto places will test a starter for free. Also, if your worried about the flex plate damage there is an inspection cover on the bottom of the bell housing in which you can see the flywheel.
#4
things to check.
sounds like the starter teeth are not engaging into the teeth on the flex plate. the teeth could be worn on the starter, not allowing full engagement.
Also, if you can check maybe the mounting bolts are loose?
I remember that on older cars and trucks you might have to shim the starter to allow for proper engagement-not sure if that is applicable to our body style trucks or not.
like the previous post said, also pull the starter and check for worn teeth. if you could also get the flywheel cover off and check the teeth.
Also, if you can check maybe the mounting bolts are loose?
I remember that on older cars and trucks you might have to shim the starter to allow for proper engagement-not sure if that is applicable to our body style trucks or not.
like the previous post said, also pull the starter and check for worn teeth. if you could also get the flywheel cover off and check the teeth.
#5
Mine did similar, only when really cold though. I'd say replace the starter first. You should actually have an inspection cover of the flexplate to see the teeth, otherwise once the starter is off rotate the engine by hand to see also. Usually local auto electric shops have rebuilds and they are no better or worse than what a dealer offers- which often is rebuilds too!
#6
Mines has done this for years now, I replaced the starter and it still did it. Took to Ford and they said they didn't know what it is. Have narrowed it down to most likely the flywheel but it looked good through the inspection hole so not 100% on that either but that's what I'm changing next
#7
Good morning,
I am new to this forum. I hope you can help me.
I have the same problem on my FX4. I replaced the starter and the fly wheel. It is still doing it... And the more people there is around my truck, the more it does it.
The post is old. I am wondering if anybody did find a solution to this problem.
Thank you
I am new to this forum. I hope you can help me.
I have the same problem on my FX4. I replaced the starter and the fly wheel. It is still doing it... And the more people there is around my truck, the more it does it.
The post is old. I am wondering if anybody did find a solution to this problem.
Thank you
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#8
Good morning,
I am new to this forum. I hope you can help me.
I have the same problem on my FX4. I replaced the starter and the fly wheel. It is still doing it... And the more people there is around my truck, the more it does it.
The post is old. I am wondering if anybody did find a solution to this problem.
Thank you
I am new to this forum. I hope you can help me.
I have the same problem on my FX4. I replaced the starter and the fly wheel. It is still doing it... And the more people there is around my truck, the more it does it.
The post is old. I am wondering if anybody did find a solution to this problem.
Thank you
well i dont know what caused yours but mine didnt start doing it till after i bottomed out on a tree stump -_- it took out the metal plate you take off to look at the flywheel and i assume that its bent...
#9
Good morning,
I am new to this forum. I hope you can help me.
I have the same problem on my FX4. I replaced the starter and the fly wheel. It is still doing it... And the more people there is around my truck, the more it does it.
The post is old. I am wondering if anybody did find a solution to this problem.
Thank you
I am new to this forum. I hope you can help me.
I have the same problem on my FX4. I replaced the starter and the fly wheel. It is still doing it... And the more people there is around my truck, the more it does it.
The post is old. I am wondering if anybody did find a solution to this problem.
Thank you
#10
I believe I may have, knock on wood, solved my starting issue. After my truck started not starting at all I replaced the starter solenoid to fix that problem and since May my truck hasn't made that annoying grinding sound when starting anymore. It's a fairly simple and cheap fix that's worth giving a try for the rest of you guys.
#11
I have the starter high pitched grinding/screeching noise when trying to start the truck. This has been going on intermittently for over a year.
I searched here and read and it seems to be either electric connection related, shaft corrosion or the starter grinds teeth off the backing plate.
I have a new battery and cleaned the electrical connections everywhere to my knowledge. The truck is garage kept and only used for recreation (115,000 miles).
This doesn't happen everytime you try to start, but will if you turn the key too quickly or are in a public place with a bunch of people looking at you.
I talked to the service mananger at my Ford dealer and he said it is most likely the starter itself and the "backing or flex" plate that the starter turns. He also said somewhere around $700 to $800 to fix it.
So, my questions are:
1. Who is the cheapest to order genuine Ford parts from online?
2. Should the front and rear seals for the trans be replaced while the trans is out?
3. Since there is a "pop" in a universal joint, what are the recommedations for replacements?
4. Use a Ford starter or new NAPA?
5. What is a fair price for labor for the above?
6. Is the above wrong and I should be doing something else?
Thanks for answers and opinions!
I searched here and read and it seems to be either electric connection related, shaft corrosion or the starter grinds teeth off the backing plate.
I have a new battery and cleaned the electrical connections everywhere to my knowledge. The truck is garage kept and only used for recreation (115,000 miles).
This doesn't happen everytime you try to start, but will if you turn the key too quickly or are in a public place with a bunch of people looking at you.
I talked to the service mananger at my Ford dealer and he said it is most likely the starter itself and the "backing or flex" plate that the starter turns. He also said somewhere around $700 to $800 to fix it.
So, my questions are:
1. Who is the cheapest to order genuine Ford parts from online?
2. Should the front and rear seals for the trans be replaced while the trans is out?
3. Since there is a "pop" in a universal joint, what are the recommedations for replacements?
4. Use a Ford starter or new NAPA?
5. What is a fair price for labor for the above?
6. Is the above wrong and I should be doing something else?
Thanks for answers and opinions!
#12
I believe I may have, knock on wood, solved my starting issue. After my truck started not starting at all I replaced the starter solenoid to fix that problem and since May my truck hasn't made that annoying grinding sound when starting anymore. It's a fairly simple and cheap fix that's worth giving a try for the rest of you guys.
#13
I have a 05 f150 xlt. Am having the same problem. I just ordered a remanufactured starter. Is it beter to order a starter w solenoid? I didnt know what the difference was so i just ordered a starter since the part number matched the dealer part number. Should I have ordered it w a solenoid as well? Please help.
I believe your referring to the solenoid that piggybacks the starter itself. I don't think you can purchase those separate anymore ? Maybe, I'm not sure who or what you went with, exactly. Do you have a link ? I can tell from that.
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