2007 EXPLORER HARD STARTING

[LOREN SILVA]

WHEN I START MY EXPLORER WITH A COLD START, IT STARTS IMMEDIATELY AS ALWAYS.
IT HAS NOW BECOME HARD TO START WHEN AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. I MUST HOLD THE IGNITION KEY FOR SEVERAL SECONDS TO START IT AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. IT STAYS ON UNTIL THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND MAY OR MAY NOT COME ON WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AGAIN. AFTER IT STARTS IT RUNS FINE.
IT HAS BEEN VERY HOT HERE IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS(HIGH 90's). DON'T KNOW IF THIS MAY HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT.
ANY ADVICE IS SINCERELY APPRECIATED.

 

[cmk0808]

more than likely you need a new battery

 

[Rcflyer330]

I second the new battery most autoparts stores will test batteries.

 

[LOREN SILVA]

Thanks guys. I'll get it checked.

 

[cmk0808]

any update?

 

[LOREN SILVA]

any update?

Just replaced it today. So far so good! I was waiting to see if all is good before letting you guy's know. I'm guessing you are right since I checked the age of the battery and found that it was back in 2011. Guess I got my money's worth!
I'll let you know in a few more days and again, thank you very much for your help.
Loren

 

[LOREN SILVA]

WHEN I START MY EXPLORER WITH A COLD START, IT STARTS IMMEDIATELY AS ALWAYS.
IT HAS NOW BECOME HARD TO START WHEN AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. I MUST HOLD THE IGNITION KEY FOR SEVERAL SECONDS TO START IT AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. IT STAYS ON UNTIL THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND MAY OR MAY NOT COME ON WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AGAIN. AFTER IT STARTS IT RUNS FINE.
IT HAS BEEN VERY HOT HERE IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS(HIGH 90's). DON'T KNOW IF THIS MAY HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT.
ANY ADVICE IS SINCERELY APPRECIATED.

THANKS GUYS. THE NEW BATTERY FIXED MY PROBLEM.

 

[LOREN SILVA]

any update?

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. PROBLEM SOLVED.
LOREN

 

[LOREN SILVA]

I second the new battery most autoparts stores will test batteries.

PROBLEM SOLVED WITH NEW BATTERY.
THANKS,
LOREN