hi guys new to this forum just wondering if any of you lot could shed some light on whats wrong with my mondeo st24 it started last saturday when i stalled it the starter motor was sticking previously only slightly when i first started it after i stalled it i tryed to start it again but nothing happend ou also couldnt here the fuel pump i asked on my other forum and they all pointed towards the immobiliser so i had a play round and replaced a poped fuse the next day and then when you turn the key to start it made a rapid clicking ? i thought it was the batery so i charged it over night went back the next day attempted to start it and nothing happend again but therewas quite alot of smoke comming from the starter motor so i swiched it off and bin confused ever since

if anyonecould help would be very greatfull many thanks .ant

 

Knackered starter, you'll find the brushes/box swimming in oil, it softens the brushes when oil contacts them and they break up.
tabetha

 

so once i swap te starter it should be ok ?