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Posted on Sep 14, 2011

Replaced altinator, battery and starter and now there is a grinding noise when starting my 2003 ford windstar. Also the headlights and dash lights flicker or dim while drivin. What could cause this?

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You may want to re check your starter to make sure that there is no heat shield or shims that is not properly installed

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