Engine is cranking, but it wont turn over

I think this may , just may , be a coil failure , the oil insulation breaks down as the heat increases , whuch allows the system to work until the oil reaches it critical temperature
Check the coil !
its a guesolution ?

Replace the ignition barrel. Inside is a lot of switches that wear out. It could also be the starter relay. Although this is least likely.

Fords require 10 + volts to activate the solenoid.
A faulty solenoid, weak battery, or bad connections can cause the solenoid to click. Especially a battery with a dead cell that looks like it is charged.
If the solenoid is clicking the neutral safety switch is ok. If you are only hearing relays click, take a test light and check the 16 gauge wire on the solenoid for voltage with the key in start position.
Also jumper that post with the battery post on the solenoid to crank the engine.

turn ign to on position and the is a button on the bottom that you push and it will allow the ignition key cylinder to slide straight out. real simple. turn the new on in thon position and press the pin in on the side and slide it in the column

The solenoid on your starter is probably no good. Just get a new starter. Theres no starter that will "grab the teeth better", theres just new ones that work and old ones that **** out

bad battery connection if it will not crank
make sure you getting power to starter when you turn key
make sure not in gear ?

check crank sensor (TDC) - most likely it is a faulty one.

the sound you hear is the starter grinding against broken teeth on the flywheel, for that to be repaired the flywheel on the vehicle will need to be replaced.

MIKESTA

Have you checked for spark?

I had a geo metro that sat a long time and the gas turned to varnish. You will need to drop the tank, clean out the gunk, put in a new fuel pump and and filter and flush the fuel lines out to the injectors.