2000 F150 power issue

Asked by Jody Dec 29, 2020 at 08:52 AM about the 2000 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Changed starter, solenoid, now when i connect the battery
(+) the starter engages. Is it a fusible link issue? I van take
cabke off, touch it to the +, and it cranks. WTH

8 Answers

I'm just going to change out the wire assembly from the battery to starter. Can't find the exact name on the parts app though.

2,835

Go back to the starter solenoid you replaced and check all the wiring. Sounds like you may have crossed some wires.

I believe so. The seems to be engaged all the time until I disconnect the wore. Thanks All. I'll let ya know.

26,860

Note the diagram, pull or disconnect the starter relay, see if it kills the cranking? If it does, have to check relay and wiring circuits. In the diagram, upper wire on left side of relay, I believe, tan wire with red tracer, should not be hot unless key is in the crank position. If wire is hot, key off either ignition switch has a problem or wiring circuit shorted to voltage. good luck.

I'm going to replace all the wires from battery to starter. After that and it doesn't work, I don't know.

Your Answer:

F-150

Looking for a Used F-150 in your area?

CarGurus has 13,922 nationwide F-150 listings starting at $3,888.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    41,960
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    16,000
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    15,500
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
174 Great Deals out of 7,260 listings starting at $6,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
151 Great Deals out of 8,091 listings starting at $4,944
Used Toyota Tundra
35 Great Deals out of 950 listings starting at $10,698
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
24 Great Deals out of 776 listings starting at $9,995
Used Toyota Tacoma
47 Great Deals out of 853 listings starting at $9,975
Used Dodge RAM 1500
3 Great Deals out of 84 listings starting at $5,000
Used Ford F-250
5 listings
Used Ford Mustang
56 Great Deals out of 1,645 listings starting at $5,999
Used Ford Ranger
29 Great Deals out of 718 listings starting at $4,400
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
34 Great Deals out of 1,539 listings starting at $5,990
Used Ford Explorer
59 Great Deals out of 1,788 listings starting at $2,888
Used Toyota 4Runner
20 Great Deals out of 520 listings starting at $7,700

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.