Loud banging noise from starter when trying to start wont turn over

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Learn more about Ford Windstar at the Edmunds.com Car Forums! ... I tried to startmy van on a 15 degree morning - heard a loud bang and now it won't start. Battery ....The engine will crank, start run about 5 seconds then stop. ... I have a 2003 Ford Windstar, same problem,Ford is covering up the problem.

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As a rough guideline, problems with the battery, alternator and starter are the most ...Before I even put the key into the ignition I hear a clicking noise on the right side ...started it and then it started making a loud clicking noise while I was driving it ..... i have a 2003 windstar ford it was clicking and wouldn't start had to get a ...

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Sounds like your starter drive on the end of the starter is sticking. It is either worn out or just needs lubricated. You will have to remove the starter to oil the starter shaft just behind the starter drive and work it back and forth a few times till it frees up. If that don't work you will have to buy a new starter.

It sounds as if the wiper linkage has come adrift, normally will require renewal of a link arm

Wiggle the bsattery terminals while someone else is trying to start car and see if that works. if not have some try to tsrat car as you bang on the starter which is directly to the left of the air box and down. you can use a tire iron or a hammer with a long metal object to bang on.

Your alternator has died in which has drained you're battery, You wont be able to get home unless you get it towed. The loud clicking noise is normal, dont worry, all it is is you're starter trying to start the car but it doesent have enough power to do so.

It's most likely a timing problem, you may try too adjust it yourself; Loosen set screw on distributor and get a timing light. there also a chance it jumped a timing gear when you heard the loud bang..

the starter have someone bang on it while you attemp to start it, or replace it

The rattle is likely a loose shield or a bad catalytic converter. As for the loud banging, Have you checked the front U-joints behind the brake rotors. As for the Reverse noise? Auto or stick shift?

If you banged on the starter motor and it started then you have a stickie bendix drive and solinoid sticking
But if you have to also jump start it as well then do this.....When it wont start before doing anything else turn on the lights and hit the starter and if the lights go dim or go out the battery is no good or you have a short in the eletc ...so take battery lead off for 2 days and if starts you have a SHORTin the eletrics

could be! can be cracked,could have damaged drive gear tooth on it! could be starter that became loose also! inspect it asap before damaging new starter or fly wheel!