1994 Ford Explorer Hard to start

[parax]

I own a 1994 Ford Explorer. Lately, when I try to start the
truck, it keeps cranking but does not start. This happens
mostly if I have stopped the vehicle for a longer time.

When this happened, I removed the rubber tube that runs to
the Air Intake (the one that comes from the Air Cleaner) and
sprayed Carb. Cleaner. This time it started it up at once, but
was ideling a little rough and choking.
Whenever this happens I spray the Carb. Cleaner and it works.


My "Check Engine" light does NOT come on and I only have 49K
mile on this.

I was thinking of getting my Fuel Injectors and the Throttle
body cleaned. Would that help ? Should I do a Computer Test ?

Please help me out !

Thanks

Sam

 

[SlackII]

Sam,
This started happening to my '94 Sport at about 82K. I finally found the problem to be the fuel pump relay. It was getting weak and would not pick up when the key was turned to the start position. If you don't hear a 2-3 second "whizzing" sound immediately followed by a "click" as soon as you turn your key on, this could be your problem. The relay box is under the hood on the passenger's side. It's a black plastic box with a lid, open it and swap the heater relay with the fuel pump relay (they're the same) and see if it solves the problem. If you need a new relay they're about $10. Good Luck

 

[vinny64a]

Fixed?

Did you find a fix? I have a similar issue with my 98 explorer.