Rapid clicking sounds when trying to start the car?

2013 FORD FUSION
152,339 MILES • 2.5L • AUTOMATIC
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ROSE05120689
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Trying to start the car I hear rapid clicking and the engine trying to turn over, after a few tries the car does start and stays running.
Jul 22, 2022 at 2:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Can you tell if the sound is coming from under the hood? If it is, check to make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If it isn't, let me know where the sound seems to come from.

Keep in mind, a rapid clicking from the starter motor is usually the sign of a weak battery. Here is a basic test you can do to check the battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Also, if you take the vehicle to a parts store, most will load-test the battery free of charge.

Let me know what you find or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe
Jul 22, 2022 at 10:26 PM