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fred42
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Jun 13, 2021

SOLVED: Location of Starter Solenoid Switch: 2006 F53

I was debugging an intermittent no crank problem and wanted to have a look at the Starter Solenoid Switch. Parts.ford.com says I have one but does not suggest a location. For various year F53s, some ...
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fred42
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Jun 14, 2021
Thanks everyone for the advice.

I was able to determine that somewhere between 2004 and 2006 they got rid of the traditional starter solenoid switch and replaced it with a starter motor relay. It is in a relay compartment on the exterior firewall. I was just looking for the wrong thing that would have large cable going to it.

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