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97 explorer crank no start

Sabrina Fenske

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1997 Ford Explorer
My explorer will crank, but won't start. It gets fuel, has spark, brand new cps and battery. Why won't she start?
 



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What engine does it have? SOHC V6 or OHV V6 or 5.0L V8?

If you don't know, what is the 8th character of you VIN #?

The worst answer is that you the SOHC V6. This engine suffers from timing chain related problems, which can be fatal.
 






















































She ran fine before this no crank.

How do you know it's getting fuel? A '97 should register about 35-37 PSI of fuel pressure as measured with a fuel pressure gauge at the fuel rail, key ON. If you have fuel and spark it should start. Is the CEL on?

If the SOHC V6 jumps time (which is the typical death of a SOHC V6 engine) it will not start, even with spark and fuel. A compression test of all cylinders will determine whether your valves are bent from jumping time.
 






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