Yes, most likely its the starter if the battery is fully charged and it still wont crank. When you turn the key, you should hear a click. That click is the starter engaging. No click, means the starter is no good.
I would start by jumping the terminals on the starter solenoind,just use a wrench and touch it between the two large terminals on the solenoid. If the starter takes off and works I would guess that your problem may be in the ignition switch located on the steering column. Sometimes even though the battery terminals look clean and the interior lights still light up, they can need cleaning. It is also possible that the wire into the terminal is not getting a good connection. This seems elementary, but it is the an easy solution and in my experience, this is most often the problem.
POSSIBLY A LOOSE GROUND WIRE AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR ON MINE,GOOD LUCK! The most likely cause on the late 80's Bronco & Ranger for headlight problems is the failure of the Dimmer switch connection. I had to completely replace the connector & switch on my '88 Bronco II to resolve the problem.
Are you sure the battery has enough juice (13.5volts)? Is the engine locked up? Try turning the motor by hand. If the engine is not seized, take the starter off and bench test it. Recheck your negative battery cable, a very good chance your problem lies there. The same thing happened to my 1995 full size bronco today. I took the battery cables off cleaned each one, and still the same problem. I replaced the starter, solenoid, finally noticed my ground wire from my intake to the fire wall was charred. So I checked my lower battery cable connections and my ground was not connected. I replaced my firewall ground and replaced my battery ground wire and all my problems were solved. Even my dash readings were fixed, I always had crazy readings on my dash (temp, oil pressure and amp gauge) all were fixed with the installation of my new ground wires.
no, they switched to ifs in 1980
Answer: Like blood pressure, normal should be 160-175PSI. 20-30PSI higher or lower indicates a possible internal problem.
I had the same problem and it was a bad starter.
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there are a few things it could be: starter, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, battery, starter cylinoid if it is attempting to turn over it could be the fuel pump(s)(i have two of them on my 89') or the fuel pump realy( that went out on my bronc. good luck.
Secure the starter by tightening the starter retaining bolts. Connect the cables on the front of the starter. Connect your positive cable to the battery.
Underneath, back of engine, passenger side.
Disconnect the battery. Remove the H.D cable and starter solenoid wire from the starter motor, remove the bolts from underneath, remove the starter. BigBronco351
I have a 1990 bronco 2, but i just had my starter rebuilt. it was relatively simple. its located underneath the engine. sort of close to the cab. but there are two bolts that connect it to the bronco. then there is a bolt that connects a wire to it. first disconnect you battery though
on the passenger side next the oil pan
all you need are wrenches to disconnect battery cables, and sockets and extensions to remove starter blots from starter
Where can I find a free starter solenoid replacement diagram for 1988 ford f250
your starter might be stuck on
remove batt. cable from starter(its not wired to batt so has no power) remove 2 1/2 bolts remove starter