ischilf
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- 1998 Explorer Sport
Hello folks,
I have a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 5 Speed with the 4.0 OHV. Last week I was driving back from town and got off the interstate. At that time my check engine light came on and my volt gauge started to indicate a draw as it was rapidly decreasing.
I took the vehicle to my shop and popped the hood where I saw smoke coming from the new starter. I removed the starter, had it tested and it did nothing during the test. I replaced the starter again but had no power when turned the key to the run position, found the ignition fuse blown (50 amp maxi fuse). I replaced the fuse and with the key in the run position fuse is good. Once I ty to crank it pops the fuse.
I have looked at the wiring going from the battery to the starter and there are no exposed wires or other signs of a short.
Could a bad starter be causing the fuse to blow? I am going to have this starter tested but if it is bad again I am very surprised but I would not be shocked.
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Thank you,
Ian
I have a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 5 Speed with the 4.0 OHV. Last week I was driving back from town and got off the interstate. At that time my check engine light came on and my volt gauge started to indicate a draw as it was rapidly decreasing.
I took the vehicle to my shop and popped the hood where I saw smoke coming from the new starter. I removed the starter, had it tested and it did nothing during the test. I replaced the starter again but had no power when turned the key to the run position, found the ignition fuse blown (50 amp maxi fuse). I replaced the fuse and with the key in the run position fuse is good. Once I ty to crank it pops the fuse.
I have looked at the wiring going from the battery to the starter and there are no exposed wires or other signs of a short.
Could a bad starter be causing the fuse to blow? I am going to have this starter tested but if it is bad again I am very surprised but I would not be shocked.
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Thank you,
Ian