I have an 1998 f150 4wd last night it started up fine when i was backing up it died on me but when i try starting it back up i get nothing but an clicking noise can someone please help me with this

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Asked by irishindian May 15, 2014 at 10:52 AM about the 1998 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when turning over all i get is an clicking noise  it started fine that night but when i went to
town to drop things off at family member home i was backing out and it died and won't
start back up

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Normally a clicking noise when trying to start the vehicle indicates a problem with the solenoid, battery, or a corroded connection.

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