I have already replaced the spark plugs and wires and I am running the car with the best gas. I took it in and had them check the battery (only 1 year old) and the alternator and they checked out good. I have made sure everything is turned off in the car at night. I go out in the morning and it clicks and after a few trys the battery goes dead and sometimes no clicking its just dead. and not sure if it is related but I had my check engine light go on and I replaced the spark plugs and wires and now the check engine went away but when I go into 5th gear It is missing and I have to go back to 4th unless I go up to about 70 it will then drive in 5th gear this is reletavely new problem
SOURCE: 95 F150 wont crank
the starter should be replaced. The solenoid is kikcing the pinion out but there is no contact being made to turn the starter motor. I have the exact same truck and before i changed the starter used the old starter tap trick. Tap the starter casing with a hammer and it should start turning again. hope this was helpful for you. Good luck.
SOURCE: car died, repeated clicking noise when start attempt...
The clicking is the Starter Solonoid not getting enough CCAs from the battery to start it.
While running - the alternator should be able to charge the system to 14.4V.
11 volts you are experiencing tells me your alternator is faulty.
Your dash and other items were turning off/on while driving because the voltage probably dipped below 8.4v.
Your vehicle runs off the alternator power once started. The battery is only there to get the engine spinning initially.
A backyard mechanic's way to test the alternator is to start the vehicle - then remove the positive wire on the battery (coming from the alternator).
** If the vehicle stays running - the battery is problematic - probably a dead cell - have it LOAD tested at a local parts shop for free.
** If the vehicle dies shortly after removing the + battery wire - the alternator is failing - and replacement is necessary.
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