thefranchise713
Explorer Addict
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- April 22, 2016
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- City, State
- Buffalo, NY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '18 Toyota Prius Prime
How did the test get performed? What you're describing isn't a common Explorer issue...
It has never been bumped that I know of. But I will ask if they have checked fuel cutoff.was it bumped by chance? There is a fuel cut off/reset process with Ford vehicles .. I'd like to think the dealer has looked into this but ya never know.
Welcome to the Forum.It has never been bumped that I know of. But I will ask if they have checked fuel cutoff.
It has a full tank of gas!Welcome to the Forum.
If it is intermittent then it shouldn't be the fuel cutoff.
Peter
Have you had a good look at the + battery connection? This has caused many issues. Even though the battery is still quite new, there have been some that were replaced within a month. Are you able to use a battery charger or get a 'jump start' the next time it happens to see if it will start then?It has a full tank of gas!
Ford replaced my battery about 4 months ago... everything was tight and clean. I’ll see what they say this time and have them check the ignition. To me it sounds like it’s not getting fuel.Welcome to the Forum.
Another member had a somewhat similar issue and traced it to a loose ignition switch. Have you checked the battery connections, especially the positive one? It is known to corrode.
Peter
Any update? All good now?I'm not sure if you hit the nail on the head with this one but have found a big issue. Once I replaced the battery connector and saw the deformed battery case under the + pole, I brought it to NTB who installed the battery in 2017.
They replaced the battery for free, however, stated they had seen this issue when the voltage was fluctuating. They ran a voltage test and found that is was up and down. They are recommending a new starter. I would have thought alternator... I told them I wanted to hold off because I'm going back to the dealership to find out why after all these breakdowns, 2 batteries, new connector, they never found this issue with the voltage.
Has anyone experienced this problem with the fluctuating voltage on their Explorer? I'm really hoping this is the problem with it not starting.
Thanks!
Any update?The tow truck driver tried to jump start before he loaded it on the roll back. Same thing it cranked but wouldn’t start!
Update?Ford replaced my battery about 4 months ago... everything was tight and clean. I’ll see what they say this time and have them check the ignition. To me it sounds like it’s not getting fuel.