Hi, This is my first time on this forum, as today is the first wierd problem I've had with my truck.

At first I would turn the key and nothing would happen. I jump started the truck with the wife's car and it started. I replaced the battery with and brand new one and then it wouldn't start again. I place the truck in neutral rolled back a foot and it started. I put the truck in park tried to start and again nothing. I then rolled back, stopped, and then turn the keyabout 5-7 times before the truck started. I drove around for about 3 minutes, turned off the truck and then turned it back on with no problems.

At this point, I doubt it is fixed, and I've noticed that the theft light is blinking. Does the truck think I'm trying to steal it or something because I don't remember this light blinking at me in the past.

I look forward to your replies.

 

Ive had my starter replaced 1 time and rebuilt another since Ive owned my 2000 F150, just like you it just wouldnt start, when it was dropped off at the garage the mechanic said it started right up, ??????

 

Possibly a bad starter or bad ignition.