I was just sitting in my explorer with it running, and it randomly just started missing and then quit. The engine turned over 3 to 4 times and wouldn't start. Now when you go to start it, it won't do anything. Any ideas what my problem is?
Sounds like a timing belt went out. Will the motor turn over when you turn the key or does it sound like it is misfiring? How many miles on it? Is there a check engine light on? Have someone run a scan on it for you.
Check coolant and oil level.check battery and connection,starter,fuel filter,fuel pump,spark plugs and coils.
SOURCE: 2001 Ford explorer quit running. It will turn over
While turning over - does your Check Engine Light stay illuminated?
If so then the Crankshaft Position Sensor is defective and needs to be replaced.
If you have a Voltmeter - check for Voltage going to your Coil Pack while turning the engine over. When the Crankshaft Position Sensor is defective you will not receive voltage.
This is easily located, removed and replaced by any do-it-yourself person.
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SOURCE: I have a 1998 Ford Windstar. Got in to drive,
This happened to to me with my ranger. I went and bought in ignition and a junk yard and no problems after that. That way your not out of a lot of money.
SOURCE: 98 ford windstar quit running
When you have the no start condition, does it have fuel pressure and spark? It sounds like a possible fuel delivery problem from your "sputtering" description. You can connect a manual fuel pressure gauge to determine fuel pressure. Check your fuel safety switch, it should be inside the cubby hole in back on the driver side---it has a red button on button on it and is designed to stop fuel flow in case of an accident...i have seen these things trip themself if you hit a pothole.
Of course, a clean fuel filter is important.
If the fuel system checks out ok, then move to the ignition and troubleshoot...check for spark at the plugs when cranking. A good diagnostic scan could provide needed information also.
I hope this helps. Good luck with your windstar.
SOURCE: 1998 Ford Explorer, 4.0 SOHC No
You are at thhe right trail what controls spark is coil pack crank sensor sparkplugs and plug wire but the most important is power . I mean 12 volt connections and ground This includes checking fuses you need a simple volt meter doesnt have to expensive or fancy just to pick up 12 volts let start with fuses in the engine juction box (there not mark to what it belongs to) make sure none are open. especially fuse 19 and 24 , next go to the crank sensor make sure the tabs are snuggly on now to the coil pack there is a red and light green wire this comes from ignition and feeds 12 volts at the coil pack measure that voltage is it 12 volts if not correct it this is from ignition switch ( you can make a tool that feed 12 volt with a wire and a fuse in series and attatch it to battery and the primary wire this is known as hot wire) next go to the ECM wiggle the wires see if that get a connection going if not go back to the ICM here are the wire you are to measure the tan light green, this is from ECM and it is pulsed it measure 5vlts to 0 volts switched then measure the tan orange the same thing 5 volts to zero,then tan white again 5vlts to zero. any one of these 5 to zero fails you fix is the ecm
SOURCE: What's your problem? My '96 Ford explorer
Maybe a failed crank sensor,but that's a longshot. don-ohio
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