Starter clicking

[2003bmtf150]

My '03 4.2L just gave my bride that familiar clicking when the starter solenoid goes south. Went to the scene @ Wally World and was surprised to see the solenoid mounted on the starter! Or am I dreamin'? O'reilly says that is true and doesn't sell them seperate. Now the dream is a nightmare! Just when did this occur? Went back to work to finish my shift and am going back, to the rescue, after while. Still appears to be an easy fix, though, after being lightened up by $149.99. Goes to show how long it's been since I've had this problem. Feedback appreciated.

 

[smokey]

I think they changed the solenoid to the starter in 97. Not 100% positive but it was right about then. Somebody will chime in with a exact date,

 

[lil_dq]

Be careful I am not sure about the 4.2 but my 5.4 has it on the firewall. Double check the pass firewall.

 

[5.0Flareside]

yeah they would be right, most vehicles now have the solenoid attached to the starter, so when 1 goes out the other gets replaced automatically, and its never cheap.

as far as when the change happened, just depends on the engine and company... idk when ford changed over on the 4.2's and the tritons.

 

[Blue Goose]

Be careful I am not sure about the 4.2 but my 5.4 has it on the firewall. Double check the pass firewall.

If your 5.4 is like our 5.4 Expedition, it has two solenoids, one on the firewall and the other on the starter, that work in series.

 

[2003bmtf150]

Jump started truck and got 'r' home. Moved discussion to Ford Certified Tech Help forum to diagnose it further. Follow along if you so choose. Thanks folks.