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'98 Explorer 5.0 not starting

firespreader

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Hi, I'm new to this forum and am looking for some help with my problem. The truck was running fine till I stopped to run an errand and it started up then began acting like it was running out of fuel. This went on for about 3 minutes then stopped running. I was unable to get it to start after that. The starter tries to turn the engine over but it won't start. I also don't hear the fuel pump run when I turn on the key. I figure someone on this forum has probably seen this before so thanks for any help you can offer. Firespreader
 



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Had same problem a couple of months ago with my 99 Mountaineer. Check the body ground stud near the battery. Mine was loose and corroded. Cleaned all connections and made sure the stud was tight.
 






Thanks for the reply. The ground was good. Will keep troubleshooting. I'm hoping it isn't the fuel pump itself. I don't want to change that out if I don't have to.
 






I agree that changing the pump is a last resort. There's plenty of troubleshooting to do... have you tested for pressure at the rails? Checked/replaced your fuel filter? Confirmed the problem is a lack of fuel vs ignition or air?
 






First thing to do is determine if the fuel pump is running or not when you turn the key on. If not, check your inertia switch and fuel pump relays for power. On mine, the fuel pump finally died in much the same way - no warning at all, then just quit after a restart and driving about 100 feet. Naturally it happened to my wife miles from home - luckily, I was also there with my car so she wasn't stranded. Good luck.
 






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