Starter Motor Bolts?

[HAP]

Top bolt can be a bitch but with the right extensions and knuckles you can get to it pretty easily.

When my starter "failed" at havoc, I found one bolt missing and another one half way backed out.

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Would you connect the starter failure to the missing bolts?

 

[Rookie]

Would you connect the starter failure to the missing bolts?

No. At first we all thought it was a failed solenoid. Took it to the dealer because it was under warranty, they wouldn't cover it because there was mud under the truck. Ordered a starter myself and replaced it. Still didn't work. Started pulling relays and fuses and found the relay was bad. That incident contributed to my call sign. Lol

 

[MTF]

Just incase anybody needs the 2 bolts info,
http://www.fordparts.com

Part #: W704942S437M
Pack Qty: 4 Shippable $4.98

 

[HAP]

Good for you. Your truck deserves to have all of its parts...

 

[MTF]

FYI, if you run into the starter grinding, get it fixed right away don't wait to long like I did.
I only had it grind maybe 8 to 10 times in two months, all while remote starting so it grinded for a good 4 to 5 seconds, that starter must be strong.
It's been at the dealer for a week now. They replaced the two missing bolts earlier but the damage was done.
Getting new flywheel and starter, under warranty.

 

[HAP]

FYI, if you run into the starter grinding, get it fixed right away don't wait to long like I did.
I only had it grind maybe 8 to 10 times in two months, all while remote starting so it grinded for a good 4 to 5 seconds, that starter must be strong.
It's been at the dealer for a week now. They replaced the two missing bolts earlier but the damage was done.
Getting new flywheel and starter, under warranty.

So, do you think the grinding/damage was due to missing bolts?

 

[MTF]

Without a doubt.

 

[Vincent]

Same issue

No. At first we all thought it was a failed solenoid. Took it to the dealer because it was under warranty, they wouldn't cover it because there was mud under the truck. Ordered a starter myself and replaced it. Still didn't work. Started pulling relays and fuses and found the relay was bad. That incident contributed to my call sign. Lol

I'm having the same problem with my 2013 Raptor. I thought it was the starter, but when I jump the solenoid it cranks and starts. I was thinking it might be a computer issue. Do you know exactly what relay was bad?

 

[Rookie]

I'm having the same problem with my 2013 Raptor. I thought it was the starter, but when I jump the solenoid it cranks and starts. I was thinking it might be a computer issue. Do you know exactly what relay was bad?

Not positive, you'll have to check the manual.

 

[Vincent]

Not positive, you'll have to check the manual.

But it's the starter relay that was causing the issue?