One single click every time you turn the key to the crank position is a pretty good indicator that the starter is bad. You can confirm this by checking for power on the small red wire while a helper holds the key in the crank position and making sure that the large red wire has battery power as well (this only works when the vehicle will not start). If both of those check out fine than replacing the starter will likely fix the problem.
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SOURCE: 98 ford explorer wont start theft light on while
It sounds like the vehicle is in theft mode,did you use a different key? Does the theft light blink really fast with the key off?If the passive anti-theft system has been activated the computer will have to be reset in order to get the vehicle running again.
SOURCE: i have 98 eddie bauer ford explorer with headlight problems
The headlamp switch will cause the lamps to turn off. The switch heats up and turns the headlamps off. It will cool down and work for about 10 minutes and cut out,
SOURCE: 98 Ford Explorer Brake lights not working,top brake light does
I had a similar problem like this with my 98 explorer once; neither brake lights worked and the top one stayed on very dimly at all times. It turns out both of my brake lights went bad at exactly the same time, which for some reason made the top light stay on. Felt like an idiot, but all I needed to do was change the bulbs.
SOURCE: 2002 ford explorer wont start even after new battery...
Before you go changing out the starter check for a burnt out fusible link going to the starter it will look like a wire but acts as a fuse and they burn in two just like a fuse. The symptoms you just describe are those of a burnt fusible link.
SOURCE: My 98 ford explorer wont
Whats happening is your PATS (Passive Anti Theft System or security system) is not programmed and can't read the code that is being transmitted from inside your key. There is only 2 solutions to this and one is going to cost you money... sorry. We'll start with the free solution.
1. First thing is that you will need 2 keys that are or were programmed to your vehicle. You are going to have to cycle your keys and you cant fool the system by using only one. Insert the first key and turn it to the run position for approximately 6 seconds then remove it and within 5 seconds insert the second key and do the same thing. Pull that key out. Now your vehicle should start with both keys and the theft light should be back to normal.
If this doesn't work option 2 is you have to take it to a Ford dealership and they will have to fix it for you. Hopefully this isn't the road you have to take. I work at Ford and am one of the few in our dealership who program keys. All the best and I hope solution 1 works for ya.
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