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The starter motor on our 1996 E-150 (5.0 Litre) continued to 'crank' after releasing the key while the motor cranked. It acted as if the solenoid remained energized.
Is there a relay between the key switch and the solenoid? Or is this a symptom of a bad key switch? Is there any other likely cause?
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