What can be causing the vehicle to not start?

Asked by CowboyUp352 Sep 22, 2015 at 04:32 PM about the 2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a Ford Explore 2000 6 Cylinder 4.0L. It overheated and engine shut off before I could get it safely off the highway. The Heater Control valve cracked. I replaced it. The engine will turn over but will not start. I replaced the fluid lost from the broken Heater Control valve. I don't see any signs of water in my coolant or oil. What could be causing the engine to not start?

4 Answers

3,015

be very carefull the 4.0 does not like heat, check the oil for antifreeze , you may need to pull the drain plug to see what comes out. if you find anti. you need a motor. about the no start we need to find out if you have spark and injector pulse. a serious over heat can cause lots of different problems.i need lots more info. ive got over 35 year working on cars and would be glad to help

I was told there seems to be a loss of compression. Not sure what that means. Or what would cause that.

3,015

In order for the car to start you need spark, fuel and compression. if the motor severly over heated it will warp the heads and will give you a low or no compression. many times it will not affect all cylinders but if compression is down in several it may seem to try to start but will not. it can be rebuilt -- a machine shop can pressure test VERY IMPORTANT and plain the heads . very big job

Your Answer:

Explorer

Looking for a Used Explorer in your area?

CarGurus has 52,376 nationwide Explorer listings starting at $1,800.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2000 Ford Explorer

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    31,240
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,910
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,380
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,808 Great Deals out of 160,731 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford Expedition
987 Great Deals out of 18,769 listings starting at $2,450
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,364 Great Deals out of 23,075 listings starting at $2,158
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,607 Great Deals out of 50,314 listings starting at $1,500
Used Dodge Durango
1,001 Great Deals out of 18,063 listings starting at $2,999
Used Toyota Highlander
1,712 Great Deals out of 17,698 listings starting at $1,998
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,456 Great Deals out of 20,342 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Escape
2,219 Great Deals out of 43,012 listings starting at $995
Used GMC Yukon
829 Great Deals out of 12,624 listings starting at $1,650
Used Acura MDX
715 Great Deals out of 14,387 listings starting at $1,900

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Ford Explorer For Sale
105 Great Deals out of 24,922 listings starting at $31,234
2024 Ford Explorer For Sale
142 Great Deals out of 1,608 listings starting at $27,431
2023 Ford Explorer For Sale
455 Great Deals out of 4,771 listings starting at $17,500
2022 Ford Explorer For Sale
436 Great Deals out of 5,622 listings starting at $16,997
2021 Ford Explorer For Sale
254 Great Deals out of 2,676 listings starting at $12,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.