Q: No start

asked by on December 11, 2016

Hi my name is Shay and I'm experiecing thst my 1998 ford expedition won't start. I have a new starter, alternator, and timing belt My truck won't start I've gotten an new starter,alternator, and timing belt I also changed the battery none of that got it to crank up its just a clicking noise so what could it be? I've notice thst i have an oil leak coming from my oil pan can thst be the reason it won't crank or could it be the solenoid starter sensor? Please I need answers and I don't have the money.

My car has 217000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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