Click start cranks too long

[tabijan]

It feels like click start keeps the starter turning longer than necessary. It’s always taken more time to start when cold like fuel pressure is low but in every start it sounds like it could release the starter sooner. Is there something to check?

Sixto
2013 SE 1.6 hatchback 134K miles

 

[econoboxrocks]

It could be that your starter is going out. If there are no other variables, that's it.
Your car is old, and the Fiesta is really susceptible to electrical issues from corroded grounds, wires, and old batteries.
If you're able, go through the engine bay and make sure that all your wires and grounds are clean. Check wires and connectors.
A loose wire or a dirty ground can cause all kinds of havoc.
If you can see that everything is reasonably OK, then don't replace the starter until it no longer wants to start the car.
Older car, lots of miles, lots of starts. Just a normal wear part.

 

[tabijan]

Thanks! Yes, it could be the starter is slow to retract the Bendix gear. Chasing bad grounds and connectors is unmotivating I’ll wait for it to get worse.

Sixto
2013 SE 1.6 hatchback 134K miles