starter issues

[fordfnatix]

on my way home today the starter turned over several times while driving.in the driveway from off all i have to do is turn the key slightly forward(not starter position and it starts. and then the starter keeps going.Any suggestions?at this point I dont even want to touch it until I have a better idea of whats going on
thanks

[slickster]

Sounds like something with the switch but whatever it is it could burn out your starter

[fordfnatix]

thanks. i will check out what i can

[fordfnatix]

any other advice guys?

[LANDY]

There is a ignition switch under the steering column, get a test light and check it out. Look for a white box with lots of wires going to it.

[fordfnatix]

i have cleaned all the terminals on the starter and battery while i had the stuff out.
took the underdash piece off ann the column , evrything is working the way it should and it hasn't tried to a start when it's not supposed to or while driving.I guess the next time it does it it of to the stealership
thanks

[burt ragio]

Also check the solenoid on the starter.

[fordfnatix]

thanks guys, it was the solenoid.I had the starter rebuilt for 90 bucks.
no more worrys!