Starter Motor Bolts?

Rookie said:

Top bolt can be a bitch but with the right extensions and knuckles you can get to it pretty easily.

When my starter "failed" at havoc, I found one bolt missing and another one half way backed out.

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HAP said:

Would you connect the starter failure to the missing bolts?

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MTF said:

FYI, if you run into the starter grinding, get it fixed right away don't wait to long like I did.
I only had it grind maybe 8 to 10 times in two months, all while remote starting so it grinded for a good 4 to 5 seconds, that starter must be strong.
It's been at the dealer for a week now. They replaced the two missing bolts earlier but the damage was done.
Getting new flywheel and starter, under warranty.

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Rookie said:

No. At first we all thought it was a failed solenoid. Took it to the dealer because it was under warranty, they wouldn't cover it because there was mud under the truck. Ordered a starter myself and replaced it. Still didn't work. Started pulling relays and fuses and found the relay was bad. That incident contributed to my call sign. Lol

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Vincent said:

I'm having the same problem with my 2013 Raptor. I thought it was the starter, but when I jump the solenoid it cranks and starts. I was thinking it might be a computer issue. Do you know exactly what relay was bad?

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Rookie said:

Not positive, you'll have to check the manual.

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