Hear a clicking sound when i try to start it up and it wo...
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Edward
217 days ago
Hello and thanks for your question. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do all I can to help.
Customer
217 days ago
Perfect
Edward
217 days ago
Most likely this is a weak battery, or shorted battery, Can you get a jump start from someone with jumper cables to see if that helps? or do you have triple A ? I suspect it is low voltage with that clicking sound as the [starter](/topics-starter-ford/) probably doesn't have enough voltage to crank the engine.
Customer
217 days ago
Ok I drove it 1200 miles in 2 days do you think that has something to do with why the car is doing this
Edward
217 days ago
It was acting fine when you drove it correct? with no warning lights or odd things happening on your trip?
Customer
217 days ago
I just turned the key and this is the first time it crunk up since I came back from the Trip and it ran like a champ on the trip no problems at all no signs at all
Edward
217 days ago
Alright, if there were no problems and no warning indicators on, then I do not believe the trip has anything to do with this issue, so it did crank up this time? and it's running alright?
Customer
217 days ago
Im just sitting in it but its still running im fina drive it to my garage
Edward
217 days ago
Alright, Most likely it is either the battery or possibly the starter motor. a voltage and load test on the battery should be performed to see if it's good or not, and if the battery is good, then I suspect the starter motor is most likely the next culprit. If no warning indicators are on, then the [alternator](/topics-alternator-ford/) and charging system is most likely fine.
If you can drive it by a local auto parts store tom. they can check the battery and charging system for you.
Customer
217 days ago
Ok and if its the starter motor how much do they cost and the average price on the service of them
Edward
217 days ago
online probably 100$ or so at rockauto.com. And will be double that at a local auto parts store. labor around 2.0 hours tops to remove and replace.
Thank you! Let us know if you have any further questions.
Customer
217 days ago
How much the labor woukd cost
Edward
217 days ago
probably 150$ or so. would be fair in my opinion.
Customer
217 days ago
Ok appreciate you I'll be reaching back out after my mechanic looks at it and lets me know what he thinks to update you with more info‼️
Edward
217 days ago
Alright, sounds good. Thank you and have a good weekend.
Customer
217 days ago
Hey my car cranks with the weak battery do you think its safe to drive to the parts store 5mins from my house so they can test the battery
Edward
217 days ago
Yes, as long as the charging light isn't on and the alternator is charging, it should be ok.
Customer
217 days ago
Ok ima send u a pic of the dash before i pull off
Edward
217 days ago
Alright, sounds good.
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