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georgemcc88
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Dec 13, 2013, 11:44 PM

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1998 Ford Explorer wont start Sign In

I had just started driving through an intersection when I heard a fluttering sound and it shut down immediately. I tried to start it but it would not start. I went back the next day and it started for a brief second and shut down immediately. It does crank but wont start. I noticed a lot of oil underneath it. When I checked the oil it was real low and also I did not see any fluids in the radiator either. I checked both of them about 3 weeks ago and they were both in good shape. I did check the fuel pump and it is working. I NEED HELP!!!!!!


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 14, 2013, 12:37 AM

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Re: 1998 Ford Explorer wont start Sign In

Seems like something broke or was broken by road debris causing two fluid levels to be low and seen a lot of "oil" underneath it. First step is to look right at what is leaking and where which should give you a clue as to why. Unless you tested fuel pressure you really don't know if fuel pump is working properly.

Is the belt even in place and tight on this? You or someone has to look and check as to what happened,

T



kev2
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Dec 14, 2013, 1:38 PM

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Re: 1998 Ford Explorer wont start Sign In

lets start with BASICS

check oil and coolant.
Is the Ck eng light on? if yes get codes
Spark is there spark check at several plugs
As tom said fuel PRESSURE - using a gauge.






 
 
 






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