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Brian "Opie" Beasley Posted on Aug 26, 2017
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Why once I have driven my 1998 Ford Explorer XLT and the motor warms up and I turn off the switch. The ignition will not turn over. I can. Crossout the cylinoid and it starts automatically

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Hey Opie , how are thing's in Mayberry ? Ha Ha Ha , bet you get that a lot .
The ignition will not turn over. You mean the starter will not turn over ? When you turn the key to the start position nothing happens ? The starter doesn't spin the engine .
Could be a few reasons . High resistance in the starting circuits . Do you have and know how to use a volt meter ? Doing voltage drop testing on the starter motor , cables .

Starter Voltage Drop

Looking at a wiring diagram and testing the control side of the starter circuit , relay ,ignition switch , wiring etc... Do you know what a wiring diagram is and how to read one ? Video's on youtube showing how to understand diagrams . Here is a web site for free wiring diagrams . http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html
Enter vehicle info. Year , make , model and engine size. Under system click on engine ,then under subsystem click on starting . Click the search button then the blue links one at a time . Do you have a manual or automatic transmission ? Could have a bad clutch switch if manual trans or park neutral safety switch with automatic trans .
Check out some videos on basic automotive electrical testing .

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT the Blower Fan only works on 4 and 3 Sp

Look under the dash on passenger side and just to the left of the blower motor housing you will see the 4WD control module.Remove the 2 screws holding the module and let it hang down and your resistors are behind this.Remove the 2 screws holding the resistors and remove.
Now I am assuming you have manual climate control and not electonic.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 20, 2009

SOURCE: how do i get cowl off ford explorer xlt to

There is actually a screw at the end of the cowl.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 03, 2010

SOURCE: 2002 ford explorer xlt 4x4... Vehicle won't start

My 2002 Ford Explorer have the same problem

ZJLimited

ZJ Limited

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  • Posted on Oct 06, 2010

SOURCE: I need a vacuum diagram

Check this...

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Fig.: Vacuum hose routing for 1995-99 Explorer/Mountaineer models with the 4.0L engine (click for zoom)

I hope helps, remember to rate and comment this answer.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 12, 2011

SOURCE: 1998 Ford Explorer: My mother lost both keys. I

the keys and locks are not only specific to a particular ford explorer year model but they are also specific to a particular model.

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