JPrende
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- August 5, 2015
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- City, State
- Hatboro, Pa
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 Explorer Sport
Hi,
I purchased a 2000 Explorer Sport a little over a month ago. A week ago, the fuel pump died. Had it towed to my mechanic and he replaced the pump. After 3 days, it started to have trouble starting. First I would just quickly turn the key as I normally do, but it didn't start so cranked again and starts right up. It has been getting worse to the point I would have to crank 3-4 times for it to start. Now I have been turning the key to on for a few seconds then turning it off w/o cranking, repeating this a few times to build up pressure. Then it starts right up. The check engine light came on last night as it sluggishly went up a hill. I had the codes run and got P0171 and P0174. The print out states that if both codes come up, to suspect fuel pressure. Could this be a bad fuel pump? Is there anything I should check before calling the mechanic about a bad fuel pump?
Thanks for your help
I purchased a 2000 Explorer Sport a little over a month ago. A week ago, the fuel pump died. Had it towed to my mechanic and he replaced the pump. After 3 days, it started to have trouble starting. First I would just quickly turn the key as I normally do, but it didn't start so cranked again and starts right up. It has been getting worse to the point I would have to crank 3-4 times for it to start. Now I have been turning the key to on for a few seconds then turning it off w/o cranking, repeating this a few times to build up pressure. Then it starts right up. The check engine light came on last night as it sluggishly went up a hill. I had the codes run and got P0171 and P0174. The print out states that if both codes come up, to suspect fuel pressure. Could this be a bad fuel pump? Is there anything I should check before calling the mechanic about a bad fuel pump?
Thanks for your help