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Here is the easiest way to rewire a Ford's starting system. Relocate the solenoid in the driver's compartment when you do this. Not all solenoids have two front posts for smaller wires. If yours does.. usually the post with a single wire on it is the one you need to connect to your button.. If you can't tell, pull the wire off and have a friend turn the key to start (w/ a battery in the car). The wire will go hot (show a 12 volt charge) when trying to start the car. You might think that wiring a big negative battery cable under the solenoid mount is overkill -- BUT if for ANY reason your real ground (the one to the starter) doesn't connect, the starter will ground though the wires you use to ground the solenoid, and if their not thick, you'll have a fire! You really must ground the solenoid (other then a body ground), it's needs it. Fords are really BAD when it comes to grounds.. If you don't have a good one, NOTHING will work right.

 Diagram By: Jason Holland

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