starter on 93 ford explorer stays on even when i turn key off. why?

Question

starts ok but starter sticks on and when i turn the key off the starter keeps turning engine over. turn key back on and motor starts.turn key off, motor quits but starter keeps turning engine over.

Answer 1

bad starter... bad bad

Answer 2

Chances are, the selenoid (?sp) has gone bad. That's the little spring loaded gear that when you turn the key, comes out of the starter's motor and connects to the fly wheel, turning your engine over until it starts to run on gas instead of electricity. It's been a long while since I've had to replace one, but it should be about a fifty dollar item at your local auto parts store. If you don't know how to disconnect the battery and turn a few screws yourself, then take it to a reputable mechanic -- they'll charge about $90 per hour for labor.

Answer 3

Replace your starter solenoid.

Answer 4

sound's like your starter solenoid is sticking if you can replace the solenoid or starter,good luck.

Answer 5

first remove the positive post on the battery,because the solenoid is stuck at the striker in in..... really need to remove,and replace starter...when the solenoid is gone the armature and brushes in it are pretty well gone to............

Answer 6

The first thing I would check is your ignition switch. It sounds like you have a short in your solenoid wire.

Answer 7

SOLENOID IS STUCK........REPLACE THE COMPLETE STARTER ASSEMBLY.