explorer wont start when hot

[ltmarsh]

when i start it cold it cranks up fine but if i drive it a little while then try to start it up again it wont crank its a 98 explorer 4.0 sohc any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Does it click or even sound like it's trying to start?

 

[ltmarsh]

no it doesnt click sometimes it acts like it wants to start then others it wont do anything at all when i turn the key

 

[BrooklynBay]

How old is the battery? Did you test the alternator or the battery?

 

[ltmarsh]

i bought the car used a year ago so the batterie is at least a year old for sure i havent had it tested but the batterie shows full power in the thing inside the car it hasnt died on me at all

 

[bpopp]

That gauge isn't showing voltage of the battery. It's how much voltage your alternator is generating. However, if your battery is dead or dying, it may not hold the charge. I'd have it tested. Hopefully that's all it is. I had a similar issue where my explorer was cranking sporadically. Turned out that a wiring harness going to the transmission was coming loose. When it finally let loose, it took the transmission with it.

 

[marragtop]

Check your battery cable connections for corrosion. When it finally starts, do you have to jump start it, or does it start when it cools down?

 

[ltmarsh]

it starts when it cools down i never have to jump it there is no corrosion on the batterie its been doing this on and off for two months now and the batterie hasnt died once or i have never had to recharge it im gonna look for that harness to make sure everything is connected i deff dont wannt loose the tranny just replaced it 5000 miles ago


thanks for yalls help!

 

[marsig1]

Same issue with my 95 Ex 4.0. Did you ever figure it out?