'94 Expl XLT won't start - please help

[cdsol]

I need help with a '94 Explorer XLT 4.0L 2WD auto that won't start. It cranks, and there's spark from a paper clip in plug wire to ground. Is there a simple way to see if it's getting fuel? Is there a diagnostic connector somewhere that I can use with a code reader borrowed from an AutoZone? Any obvious possibilities?

Many thanks!

Carl S
Dallas TX

 

[levishake]

the connection for to retrieve codes in under the hood on the drivers side qauter panel, but it's an old ford 1-A system so unless you have a check engine light on you wont get any info out of it. There a feul service port on the feul rail in the mddlie if the intake, it will look like a valve stem on one of your tires, thats where you can check feul pressure with a gauge.

 

[MrShorty]

On occasion I've got lots of information out of my EEC-IV vehicles even when the CEL doesn't come during normal operation. Especially in no start cases. Between my notes on pulling EEC-IV codes and Brooklynbays code list thread, you should be able to figure out how to get trouble codes. Of course, if the CEL doesn't come on before starting, that indicates a problem with the computer (probably not getting power).

As noted, check fuel pressure at the fuel rail. Glacier991 has a good "mini diary" in the stickies of this forum. (As with a lot of issues, probably should get in the habit of checking those stickies before posting.)