2000 Ford Explorer Sport-Please Help!

[zpkirk]

Just recently, My 2000 Ford Explorer Sport has been acting up. Sometimes when I turn the key to start the car it takes a long time to start and occasionally sounds like it is about to just quit. Other times it starts right up.

Once it starts, it runs fine and I have no problems.

I recently replaced the battery, starter, and fuel filter. I also replaced the alternator just a year ago.

I can hear the fuel pump when I turn the key to just the power position.

Any ideas? This is driving me crazy.

Thanks so much.

-Zach

 

[DjDom]

Sounds like the cars idling low.

Check the air filter, mass air flow, idle air control and for any air leaks.

 

[blueka]

what engine is it? I just picked up a 2000 sport OHV and the EGR valve on the driver's side exhaust manifold has rusted right off.. that caused hard starting and a crappy idle... if you've got the check engine light on, get your codes read

Si

 

[2000StreetRod]

fuel pressure & injector cleaner

Add a container of Techron fuel injector cleaner to the tank.
Ford Explorer Ranger Fuel pressure test procedure