It could be,
a dead battery,
dirty or loose battery connections,
a bad starter,
the engine is seized.
Yes - normally you will hear a "click" only when trying to start with a bad solenoid
I am having the same problem, I would try to turn the alternator belt until you hear a "click" and then try starting it.
Usually when a starter solenoid/relay switch is bad, you will hear only a click and the starter will not spin (crank).
It could be a starter problem....can you tell where the click is coming from? is it the started clicking, or a relay clicking?
If a starter relay or solenoid is bad, usually you will only hear a single click when you turn the key to start the engine.
If you only hear a click sound and the motor is not turning then you either need a new starter or your battery cable that goes to the starter is loose.
If you hear only a single click - most likely solenoid switch Make sure connections clean and tight on solenoid "Pigtail wire" and also solenoid on top of starter (Ford had some problems with corrosion and connections loosening up over a period of time). If you hear multiple Clicks - check battery connections to make sure clean and tight One other "rap" the stater with hammer or whatever and see if vehicle starts indicating bad starter brushes
A single click when trying to start the engine is usually an indication of a loose battery cable/wire or a faulty starter solenoid/relay switch.
It sounds like a solenoid or battery terminals corroded or it could be a bad ground on the starter
I dont know I am only trying to find out.
bad starter. Hit it with a hammer lightly while anothe person turns the key. suggestion, replace the starter.
It may be possible that the wire connections on the starter or battery are broken or corroded. It could be your starter relay. Or your starter should be tested to see if it needs replaced.