trouble starting

[jingle]

I have a 93 Explorer and for about the last 2 weeks I have had trouble starting it. I usually have to try cranking it 2 or 3 different times before it will start. Once it does start it runs fine. In the trys of cranking it I do not hear the fuel pump priming, but then I do hear it before it does turn over. I'm thinking that it is a relay or an something in the ignition. Any suggestions will be very helpful! Thanks

 

[crazycow425]

My 1996 XLT 4.0 is doing kind of the same thing. But mine only does it when it rains.I can crank on it all day and it will not start. I have checked the fuel rail and there is no presser when cranking the engine. I have to use starting fluid to get it started and then it runs fine till the next time it rains. Ford said that there is nothing wrong with it. I told them next time it rains I'm going to bring it in and let them see for themselves. If anybody has any suggestions Please let me know. Thanks

 

[Redrig]

If you turn the key over to the on position do you hear the fuel pump? If so wait a sec ond then crank it over. Thats what I have to do or it turns over a bunch before starting.

 

[crazycow425]

If you turn the key over to the on position do you hear the fuel pump? If so wait a sec ond then crank it over. Thats what I have to do or it turns over a bunch before starting.

No I don't here the fuel pump. I'v tried waiting a few seconds to a few minutes and still nothing. Thanks though.