Crack but no start

Asked by Bradthewolf Apr 01, 2017 at 02:33 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a Ford Explorer 2002 XLS, it will crank but
not turn over I have replaced the coil pack wires
plugs. It's acting like it wants to start for a few
seconds and then stalls out and then we'll then just
cranks.

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Rowefast answered 7 years ago

Try spraying some starting fluid in the throttle body to see if it fires off. This would indicate a fuel issue if it fires off. Then fuel pressure would need to be checked. Possible fuel pump. Still could be electrical tho, see if you have a nice white, blueish spark.

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