Battery, starter, or alternator issue on 17 Ford Explorer?

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May 11, 2025 at 5:33 pm #1020 Reply
Matthew
How to tell when it’s the battery, starter, or alternator when trying to crank a vehicle? 17’ Ford Explorer, go to crank it and the lights and everything comes on, but it’s like a ticking noise and won’t start up.
May 11, 2025 at 5:34 pm #1021 Reply
John
Test it…

Without testing, there’s only the elimination method.

Check and clean all connections especially the grounds.

If you don’t know, the battery history might be time to just replace it.

Then check the starter.

But “clicking” is usually the starter solenoid switching. The solenoid contacts internally could be bad, the main power cable from solenoid to starter may be bad or armature/windings are bad.
May 11, 2025 at 5:34 pm #1022 Reply
Tony
Start with battery ck first.
May 11, 2025 at 5:34 pm #1023 Reply
Steven
Hit it with a jump pack and try again.
May 11, 2025 at 5:34 pm #1024 Reply
David
AVR test. Alternator voltage regulator.
May 11, 2025 at 5:34 pm #1025 Reply
Kevin
Hard to say I personally would throw.
A new battery, the easiest solution if no.
Start still check starter.
May 11, 2025 at 5:35 pm #1026 Reply
Brendon
Grab a jump box and give the battery some juice, then try again.
May 11, 2025 at 5:35 pm #1027 Reply
Kevin
The only job of alternator.
Is to keep battery charged while it’s running if.
Alternator failes normally.
Vehicle dies while ruining not a no start.
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