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Ford: my van wont always start, ford windstar, starter problem


Question
i have a '98 ford windstar.lately i can't get it to start after having driven it for awhile. i get one click when i turn the key, then nothing.sometimes after about a ten minute wait it starts, sometimes it's not till the next day.the battery and alternator were replaced about 3 months ago.i could use some advice,thanks.

Answer
Bob next time this happens ck the starter .sometimes tapping it with a hammer will get it to start if so replace the starter . or go to your nearest auto zone and they will do a starter load taet for free. this will let you know for sure if it is a starter problem