Starter problems
Starter: Electric motor that starts the movement when the car stars. The ignition key activates it.
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Starter switch
Ford Explorer 2000 4.0oL 200000 miles
I tried to quick start my truck an it starts but doesnt turn over it worked fine before i did that broke starter key switch
3 reports
Starter drags
Ford Explorer 1995 111111 miles
A friend of mine has a mid 90's model explorer eddie bauer. His starter drags and acts as if there isnt enough juice to start it only when the engine is warmed up. When is cold or cooled down (sat for an hour or so) it starts fine. I was looking for some possible reasons for this to happen. Ive never heard of this type of problem before in my life. Thanx for any help.
4 reports
No power to starter.
Ford Explorer 2001 Sport trac 125000 miles
Car won't start, starter will not engage.
3 reports
Replaced starter brand new battery still won't start
Ford Explorer 1997 4.0 100000 miles
New starter solenoid brand new battery still won't start
7 reports
Same starter problem
Ford Explorer 2010 XLT 4.0 RXPLORER 97000 miles
Are those $89 to $97 starters that I see online reliable?
No crank no start with ignition stuck in run but not key ign stuck on! 
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Ford Explorer 2003 Sport Track XLT 4L 120208 miles
I drove to work and turned off my truck to listen to the radio before I went in. I went to start my truck up to roll the windows up before I went in only there was no crank and no start without any clicking from low battery which has been tested or starter trying to turn. I went to make sure it was in part and as I pulled the key out of the ignition the instrument fell out on the dash stay on. Not only that the key will come out in any position you put it in the ignition along with whichever gear Up place it in. It's an automatic by the way. Anyway I had to go into work so I went to undo the b… Read complete
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Best answer (according to Greasemonkey74)
Greasemonkey74 from United States 2 months ago
It was a broken actuator in the ignition column. It's a flimsy piece of plastic and I can only find crappy plastic replacement parts for it. If anyone has ever had this issue and found an aftermarket replacement part that is metal let me know.
CommentWont start flashing blinking light I have power Anti-Theft
Ford Explorer 2004 140008 miles
So I have power to the car. Lights turn on checked fuses Check the starter. All good. Anti-theft, I don't know. Light is blinking rapidly when I try to start it. Please help.
14 reports
Clear the codes and try to start it. Mine wouldn't start until I had cleared them.
Car won't start it turns over it's getting gas 2007 ford explorer XLT v6
CommentNo crank no start with ignition stuck in run but not key ign stuck on! Solved
Ford Explorer 2003 Sport Track XLT 4L 120208 miles
I drove to work and turned off my truck to listen to the radio before I went in. I went to start my truck up to roll the windows up before I went in only there was no crank and no start without any clicking from low battery which has been tested or starter trying to turn. I went to make sure it was in part and as I pulled the key out of the ignition the instrument fell out on the dash stay on. Not only that the key will come out in any position you put it in the ignition along with whichever gear Up place it in. It's an automatic by the way. Anyway I had to go into work so I went to undo the b… Read complete
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Best answer (according to Greasemonkey74)
Greasemonkey74 from United States 2 months ago
It was a broken actuator in the ignition column. It's just a flimsy piece of plastic that I can only find in PLASTIC of course. If anyone knows where I can get a metal one that works from some aftermarket parts distributor let me know. Thanks and I hope that this helps a lot of people. It seems to be such a big issue that Ford Motor Company should've issued a recall on this type of problem. I have seen hundreds upon hundreds of forums and videos with people who have had this same issue in several Ford vehicles leaving people stranded and some with the steering wheel locking while driving!
CommentTrouble starting
Ford Explorer 1997 4L v6 sohc 76000 miles
When you put the key in ignition and turn to start the car will not start,you turn the key to off and remove the key all the dash lights stay on only way to turn them off is disconnect the battery. We can start the car with a wire from battery to starter relay but it will not switch off and carries on running even with key out so we have to pull the battery lead off or unplug the ignition switch. The ignition switch and ignition barrel have been replaced but this has not solved the problem. Any help will be appreciated
11 reports
I'm currently having this issue. Did you find a fix?
Comment2003 ford explorer sport trac 4L 4x4 crank but won't start
Ford Explorer 2003 120000 miles
Was running fine, went in store cam back and it wouldn't start. I checked fuel pressure and it's good. Tried starter fluid and it started. What could be the problem?
5 reports
I'm in the same situation right now... It was running fine, then went to a crank but no start situation, I noticed I lost power to the fuel pump because I can't hear it come on anymore
CommentXmas wish...my car won't start...I wish for help help. Help...please
Ford Explorer 2001 190000 miles
My 2001 ford explorer is completely dead I drive it home it had the check engine light blinking. And it drive like kah put out and I thought it was going to die before I got home...the next morning it was completely dead no sound what's so ever from the motor...radio works and my horn is loud...I don't know what to do...tonarrows Christmas and I want to visit my elderly mom and my disabled daughter...I hit the starter...I gave it a jump...I don't know how to check my fuses without a fuse tester...my roomate changed my oil and since then it died on me...help...for Christmas...please...
3 reports
I'm har that same exact issues besides I changed the transmission it started when I parked it but now with start... Can you please tell me what you figured out on your explorer please how did you fix it or was it fixable
CommentWont turn motor over
Ford Explorer 2000 V8 220000 miles
Turn key won't turn motor. Jump starter to start motor
2 reports
Won’t start. Battery is good. Lights come on.
Ford Explorer 2002 Suv 235000 miles
Battery is good. Lights come on. I can bypass the starter relay and engine will crank, but still won’t start. I switched relay switches and it made no difference.
4 reports
Intermittent electrical problems
Ford Explorer 1997 Explorer XLT 235000 miles
My 97 ford explorer XLT w 5.0 and all options except cruise control, has a intermittent electrical problem, it starts fine and charges fine then sometimes the starter solenoid just clicks or the alternator will not charge, I have replaced the ignition switch, starter relay, solenoid and starter, and replaced the alternator checked all fuses and it works as it should sometimes and then will not start or not charge when it starts any help would be greatly appreciated
4 reports
Engine won't turn
Ford Explorer 2004 4l ohc xlt auto 150000 miles
Car ran o. K. Yesterday. Went to start today and motor won't turn over. Removed starter and tried to turn motor over with a long wrench on the front pulley but it will not move in any direction. The motor was running normally without any noises at all yesterday. I have removed spark plugs but it still will not turn by using wrench on harmonic balance nut. Any suggestions please!!!!!!!!
Car wont crank
Ford Explorer 1997 v-6 260000 miles
I have changed the battery and the starter because my car sometimes starts and then wont start. I've wiggled the ignition and the tilt steering wheel to check if it was the ignition and it started. Then i turned car off and next day would not start again. I haven't gotten the car to start again since. Maybe relay?
12 reports
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