97 explorer crank no start

[Sabrina Fenske]

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

 

[koda2000]

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.

 

[Sabrina Fenske]

4.0l v6 sohc

 

[koda2000]

4.0l v6 sohc

Had the engine been making noises before it stopped running? For example has it been sounding more like a diesel engine?

 

[ducrnd]

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

By chance is the anti theft light blinking??

 

[koda2000]

By chance is the anti theft light blinking??

Blinking faster than normal?

 

[koda2000]

Link to "Ford crank no start procedure"

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...arter-no-crank-procedure.264733/#post-3640327

 

[Sabrina Fenske]

NO. Its stay solid

 

[koda2000]

NO. Its stay solid

There are many reasons that can cause your engine to not run. The best way for you to determine what the problem is is to follow the no start procedure.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...arter-no-crank-procedure.264733/#post-3640327

 

[Sabrina Fenske]

She ran fine before this no crank.

 

[koda2000]

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.