TurboShed

On startup, the motor kind of clicks a couple of times loudly, whines a little, takes a second or two longer to start than normal.

dojj

iTrader: (3)

check the battery voltage first
it might not be kicking out enough power to give the starter the kick to spin

also check the leads to the starter

TurboShed

The battery is new, so I'll check the leads.

AndyPen

iTrader: (24)

Hi mate - I assume that the motor is tight? Mine somehow came loose a few years back after Ford's replaced it... wasn't dissimilar to the noise you mention. Wasn't too loose either incidentally - had to be up close to see it.

Cheers,

Andy