Won't Start

[97Expeditionnn]

I had been looking for a Ford Expedition that needs motor work for a low price. Went and bought a 97 today and the truck made a short clack sound when i tried to start it. Was told the motor seized up.When i got home the crank turned. Guy said he bought a new starter and put it on it as well. I charged the battery, and messed with the starter and it turned over for a few seconds but wouldnt start, then the sound stopped. Now the starter makes a grinding noise for half a second then stops. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[stamp11127]

Welcome to the site. Pull the starter and check the teeth on the starter drive and flex plate. Turn the crank with a breaker bar/socket a few complete turns to make sure it turns freely.

 

[docraymund]

You shouldn't have bought it when you knew that the motor seized up. You could remove the spark plugs and put some motor oil in the cylinders (about a tbsp.) and crank it by hand. If it would not turn, my worry is that the main bearings might have been damaged.