1999 Ford Ranger starter

1999 FORD RANGER
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Electrical problem
1999 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Auto 100000 miles

It seems my starter kicks in while i am driving. Not all the time, when ever it wants. At least I think thats what it is. It starts with a small pop hissing sound followed by interuption of the electrical system. After a couple of times of that the grinding noise begins. Very loud .When I shut the engine off , you can hear something winding down. It maybe do this again upon starting the engine then maybe not. Days later, sometimes a week it will start again. The starter has been replaced once.The sound comes from directly under the starter area. I think it has to be something electrical since two starters are doing the same thing. The first starter was completly shot. I did notice at night if this happened it would flicker the head lights. Help!
Feb 22, 2009 at 11:20 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Suspect faulty ignition switch. Faulty switch will allow starter to stay engaged even without key, which will burn through a starter in no time.



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Feb 23, 2009 at 12:53 AM