Starter is not seated properly and is cocked sideways. Remove and reinstall, making sure it is fully seated.
Check the battery cables or starter.
Could be hitting something. Better take it in and have it looked at.
Dead battery? Loose or dirty battery cables? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Neutral switch?
Voltage Regulator?
Double check the battery cables at the battery and at the engine, be sure they are clean and tight.
my 2001 ford windstar will turn over and make a clanking noise like metal to metal is hitting? Just replaced the starter and had the battery checked what would be the problem?
may be on top of the starter and replaced with same. Follow the + battery cable it will connect to the solenoid
check your alternator or make sure the starter is on correctly
what does it do
You need to replaced the starter or the alternator.
Yes, by a shop that rebuilds starters.
it could be that ignition switch or wires to it. wires to the starter.