Explorer won't start

Asked by Paulette Aug 04, 2017 at 01:27 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

installed steering column repair kit now
2002 Ford Explorer won't start without a
jump start. New battery, alternate and
starter.

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Brian answered 6 years ago

Sounds like there is something in the ignition switch area not connected. Was all the put back together o.k.?

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