Maybe that ticking sound is the ignition key switch in the steering wheel column failing to make enough contact to switch on. Also, it's possible your starter is shot. Obviously make sure that your battery is in good shape.
the ticking is the blinkers
Lifters ticking.
Faulty engine
Could be a bad turn signal flasher
if your truck was out of oil and you ran it it probably threw a rod. it makes a fast ticking sound and it comes from under the valve cover. that is most likely what happened
Exhaust system as it cools.
An irregular ticking that slows downs over time is probably a hot exhaust component (exhaust manifold heat shield, down pipe, catalytic converter, etc.) contracting as it cools off. This is normal if it stops after a few minutes.
What year in my 95 I had to install new flashers under the dash board. They look just like plugs and they just plug in. You will hear a ticking sound and know you did it right.
It's the blend door on the HVAC box. It's what controls what temp air comes through the vents.
Obtain a bell jar with a valve at the top, place the bell jar on a smooth flat surface. connect the valve to a vacuum pump through a rigid hose. Place a manual wind up spring alarm clock under the bell jar. Seal the bottom lip of the bell jar with petroleum jelly and ensure there are no gaps between the bell jar and the surface. Note the ticking of the clock. Start the vacuum pump and observe when the internal pressure begins to drop. Stop the vacuum pump and close the valve. Listen to the clocks ticking. Re start the vacuum pump and note the pressure drop, close the valve and listen to the ticking clock. As the pressure decreases the sounds of the clock will get fainter and fainter because there is less of the material medium (Air) to transfer the sound.
The most common reason for your 1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck not to start is a battery that needs to be charged. Charge the battery for a minimum of 15 minutes.
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