Stalled 06 Ford Explorer in Water, now it won't start.
How deep was the water? If it was above mid way on the motor, you probably got water in the cylinders. You also may have gotten water under the distributor cap. remove a spark plug and have a helper turn over the motor as you watch for spitting from the spark plug hole. Check the spark plugs closest to the back of the truck. I hope there was no water in the cylinders - if there is spitting, you may have bent a valve - or worse! If no spitting, get some wire dryer spray from your local auto parts store, remove the distributor cap, and liberally spray the inside of the cap and the rotor, as well as they distributor plate and assembly. Give it 30 mins or so to dry out and replace cap, then try starting. If no starting, remove a spark plug and wire. Put the wire on the plug and hold with some INSULATED pliers, holding the electrode end of the plug on the engine. Have a helper start the motor and watch for a BLUE spark from the plug. If the spark is yellow or orange, you don't have enough power to run the motor and may have a faulty coil or coilpack.
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