I have a 99 7.3 Truck.
As of a Week ago The truck wouldn't start. I thought it was a relay till I switched it out , and it did nothing. So I jumped to next possibility , and turned key to run position , and went to starter relay . Jump the Terminals , and it starts.

So Yesterday I put new relay in , and it started right up. Then went to my buddy's and it wouldn't start with the key. This morning Key got it going... Anyone got any Ideas where else to look? It sucks to need a screwdriver to start my truck.

Ignition switch would be my guess.

I need to look into it I guess. Nobody on PSN , or Powerstroke org has replied to same thread... But I am afraid I'm gonna get hassled by cops for always doing that... It just drals alot of attention...

Auto or manual? Mine is doing the exact same thing, and my clutch interlock switch is going out. If it doesnt start the first time, I can usually push the clutch in as hard as i can push it and it will fire right off.

If it has the factory alarm you might want to check starter interrupt relay where it ties into the harness under the steering wheel. Little black thing the size of a mini bic lighter. It went out on mine and was a bitch to track down the problem. Good luck.

u have my cell, or stop by the peotone shop, and ill make it work right.

I have a 01 with the 7.3 and I have a simaler issue. Sometimes it will not start in park but when I put it in neutral it starts. Mine must be the ignition but I have not changed it out yet.

I might give you a call tommorow Zach. Thanks for the Offer. FYI Its an Auto Truck. And No alarm but it does have keyless.