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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1999, Explorer, XLT
1999 Ford Explorer XLT, 4-Door, 4 Wheel Drive, 6 Cylinder, 4.0 Liter SOHC
This vehicle has been a champ since day one! There has never been a problem with it until yesterday. The vehicle returned home, parked, and everything was good until this morning. The vehicle will not start. The engine cranks, but will not actually fire up. I've verified spark, checked all the fuses and relays, replaced the fuel filter, and can hear the fuel pump engage for a couple of seconds when the key is turned to the on position, but when attempting to start it, it just cranks and cranks. I even checked the Schrader valve with a screwdriver and it sprayed a stream of gas about a foot or so long, so I figured the pressure was good. Is that incorrect? In the end, I'm thinking it's the fuel pump and I'm just not looking forward to replacing that...on the street...in 19 degree weather. Any suggestions? Thanx in advance.
This vehicle has been a champ since day one! There has never been a problem with it until yesterday. The vehicle returned home, parked, and everything was good until this morning. The vehicle will not start. The engine cranks, but will not actually fire up. I've verified spark, checked all the fuses and relays, replaced the fuel filter, and can hear the fuel pump engage for a couple of seconds when the key is turned to the on position, but when attempting to start it, it just cranks and cranks. I even checked the Schrader valve with a screwdriver and it sprayed a stream of gas about a foot or so long, so I figured the pressure was good. Is that incorrect? In the end, I'm thinking it's the fuel pump and I'm just not looking forward to replacing that...on the street...in 19 degree weather. Any suggestions? Thanx in advance.