Help, Wont start...;.

[toddstaples]

98 SOHC 2 dr Sport.
About 3-4 times a week, (when my wife is driving it) the EXplorer wont start. If I play with the shifter, (putting it in reverse and raising it back in park putting a little pressure up on the Shifter) I can get it started.
Is there a relay or something in the steering column that would keep it from starting? (maybe it thinks its still in reverse or something....)

Thanks for the help,

 

[marragtop]

When you say it wont start, does that mean it doesn't crank at all? If so, there is a neutral safety switch that could cause the problem.

 

[toddstaples]

correct. Wont turn over .......

 

[xplorercrazy]

This model year vehicle uses a DTR or Digital Transmission Range sensor. Basically it is a more complicated neutral safety switch that tells the PCM exactly what gear/position the transmission is in. There is an adjustment procedure for this sensor that may help you get it to start on a regular basis.

 

[toddstaples]

http://www.autozone.com/R,1678758/v...partType,00218/shopping/partProductDetail.htm
Is this it??

and is this something I can do or do I have to take this to a transmission shop or something???

 

[xplorercrazy]

Yes that is the part and it is possible to do it yourself if you have the right tool. I have the procedure from the Ford service manual with pics if you like.

 

[toddstaples]

Yes, Please.......

 

[xplorercrazy]

Here is the procedure. Hope this helps.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddggtjzf_0d2n69ccv

 

[toddstaples]

I can do this.............Thanks soooooo much!!!!!