Wont Start

[FLRobert]

About a month and a half ago my truck wouldnt start and I pulled the batteries and starter and had them tested and they where great and it ended up i just put the truck in drive and back in park and it started. Well last night I went to start it and the starter turned for about half a second to a second and right when I hit the unlock button it stopped and would not turn anymore at all. All light come on strong and no check engine light. I have not been able to see if its throwing a code I dont know about. I put a charger on the batteries this morning and will try again when I get home. Also, when i put the truck in reverse the back up lights do still come on so I think that sensor is Ok. Any thoughts?

[FLRobert]

Ok so came out and look more at the truck when I got off of work and fuse 113 was blown. I replaced it tried to start it and it blew again instantly. Any ideas on where to start looking for a short?? Please help I have to be able to drive the truck in the morning!!!!

[NoRalPh]

Look in your owners manual, what does it say fuse #113 (I didn't even know there was 113 ) is protecting?

[FLRobert]

I don't have the original owners manual and the chiltons does not have a fuse diagram or the starter circut for this truck. Could the shift position sensor cause a short like that

[DND58]

Here's a link to an owners manual,. Says #113 is a 30A fuse for starter motor. Good luck.

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pub.../03f23og5e.pdf

[FLRobert]

Thanks DND so could the starter be causing.the short or maybe the key switch or.the shifter position sensor......any suggestions on where to start

[DND58]

Originally Posted by FLRobert

About a month and a half ago my truck wouldnt start and I pulled the batteries and starter and had them tested and they where great and it ended up i just put the truck in drive and back in park and it started. Well last night I went to start it and the starter turned for about half a second to a second and right when I hit the unlock button it stopped and would not turn anymore at all. All light come on strong and no check engine light. I have not been able to see if its throwing a code I dont know about. I put a charger on the batteries this morning and will try again when I get home. Also, when i put the truck in reverse the back up lights do still come on so I think that sensor is Ok. Any thoughts?

I would think that when you moved the shifter before, and your truck started that your problem may be wiring in the column. I've neve been inside there, so no help but a bump. You might try replacing the fuse and try starting in neutral. Good luck.