Section 03-06: Starting System
1996 F-Series and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Inspection and Verification

  1.  WARNING: WHEN SERVICING STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY-GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS ELECTRICALLY HOT AT ALL TIMES.

    Verify the vehicle owner's original concern by operating the starting system to duplicate the condition.

  1. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:

    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
    MechanicalElectrical
    • Starter motor mounting
    • Battery condition
    • Starter relay mounting
    • Electrical connection at switches, relay and solenoid