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Asked by GuruXGG23 Dec 01, 2018 at 05:28 PM about the 1998 Ford Expedition

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 1998 ford expidition starter made a loud
screech while driving and then it stopped so i
decided to stop n check at first i did not see
anything appearent at first so i tried to get back in
n leave but my expidition wouldnt start so i tried a
jump n it wouldnt i checked my starter n it looks
completely burned its black n plastic parts are
melted anyone know why n how i can trace me
problem n fix it?

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Mike answered 5 years ago

Trace the "S" wire on the solenoid back, it is probably burned or shorted to the battery cable or another positive wire.

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