Won't start after short trips!

[telgyy1]

After short trips to the stores, the Explorer sometimes doesn't start. Usally, if I wait a few minutes it will then start. (Cranks but doesn't turnover) This has happened (3) other time but today I waited almost two hours. Someone mentioned vapor lock and someone mentioned a computer problem. Has 120K 1994 Auto.

Any advise would be gladly appreciated.

 

[jssong]

i had a similar problem.. it could be the starter, battery or ignition... mine was the starter... good luck wtih it

 

[94Murph]

Had the same thing going on with mine a few months ago, turned out to be the fuel pump relay ( in the fuse box under the hood, getting to hot I guess ) Whenever it happened, I would raise the hood, flick the relay with my finger, turn the key and it would start right up and run fine. Hasnt happened since I replaced the relay.
Good luck, Marty

 

[Ex95XLT]

my starter is pretty weak...everynow and than i gotta get out and hit it with my tire iron til it starts up...ill prob. get a new one soon.

 

[CO791]

Cranking but no start...well that rules out the starter.
I had same problem only I couldnt pinpoint it.
I changed the crank sensor, the coil and both 02 sensors, and the fuel pump relay.
Its been a little over a month and it hasnt repeated.

 

[telgyy1]

I replaced the fuel pump relay and will drive it around to see if that solved the problem. Thank you to everyone who responded, any and all help is appreciated.

 

[CO791]

Please post your findings here, hope its fixed.