I have a 1989 ford f-150 econoline van, it is taring up starters. i have replaced the starter several times and it continues with the same problem. i have to turn fly wheel to make it start and starter makes grinding noise then will spin. howdo i fix this problem.

Most all vehicles have main power cable to starter solenoid which is mounted on the starter where the power cable to the switch connects OR there is a separate heavy gauge red wire connected to the positive post of the battery that leads to the ignition switch. Also check your ground cable by connecting battery jumper cable to negative post on battery and other end to metal frame of van.

You probably are not getting the starter installed correctly. You can purchase SHIMS for this to get the starter aligned properly. The fly wheel will sustain damage if this continues.

• 1989 For E-150 fuel tanks for both the 6 and 8 cylinders utilize a 22 gallon fuel tank.

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Regards, Tony

ITS THE STARTER SOLENOID.is BAd... I had the same problem! I replaced and worked fine after.

idle air control valve needs replaced loaded up with carbon

look for shorted wires leading from your starter solenoid to your ignition switch.
the wires are shorted "on" before they get to your ignition switch.
separate the burned/shorted wires: (most likely under the dash) then tape them so they don't touch.

Probably the resistor plug located under the dash.

If the starter motor remained engaged when you released the key, the underlying cause is likely a bad starter solenoid (first item the positive battery cable connects to after the battery) Remaining engaged, can damage the starter itself. Replace the solenoid, check the starter and you should be finished. (Or also replace the starter if it was damaged)
If the starter was stuck and not engaging, the bendix drive inside the starter has failed...In that case it's best to change the starter as even though it's replaceable, generally by the time it needs replacement the starter is worn in other areas and would need complete overhaul.

yes each tank has its own pump in the tank