starting problem

[94ludevtec]

ok so heres the deal i have an 05 xlt with the 4.0 and sometimes when i go to start it it doesnt want to start. it will start if i give it gas and itll spit a cloud of smoke and then it will be fine. anyone ever have a similiar problem or know what could cause it?

 

[gjblanchard]

I'm just starting to have the same issue with my 05 XLT. It happens once in a while, and always after it's been sitting for a whole day. I looked up TSBs on the 05 Explorer and found one #051016 that indicates "no start/hard start on cold soak - 4.0 L engine". I can't find any details on the TSB however.

If anyone else knows anything about this problem, I'd love to hear it.

Cheers, Gary

 

[DLinkOZ]

Vehicle: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - Hard/No Start After a Cold Soak
TSB 05-10-16

05/30/05

NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK - 40L ENGINE

FORD:
2004-2005 Explorer

MERCURY:
2004-2005 Mountaineer

ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 Explorer/Mountaineer vehicles equipped with the 4.0L engine, may exhibit a hard start/no start condition during an initial cold start
after a long soak.

ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B37.5 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at
the website.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION
051016A

DESCRIPTION
2004-2005
Explorer/Mountaineer 4.0L
SOHC Engine Check For
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
And Reprogram The
Powertrain Control Module

TIME
0.4 Hr.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.
RECAL

CONDITION
CODE
04

 

[Better dayz]

Hello im experiencing similar problem.
I have 04 explorer eddie bauer 4.0 engine
And when I start it first thing in the morning, it starts normal, but when I've been driving around let's say running errands during a hot day every time I turn it on it takes long to start and it sometimes hesitates during that situation. Any one else experience this problem? I would appreciate anyone's feedback