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1997 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Engine, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on December 5, 2012

Ford Explorer Gas Problem

The Ford explorer did not have any gas in its tank but 4 gallons of gas was added to the truck. About an hour later the truck was atempted to being started but the car would not start at all.When the truck was started all you heard was a ticking noise from the engine.
Avatar Asked by jjohnson47

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Replied on December 5, 2012

check the fuel pressure. if it was out of fuel, the pump may have seized since fuel is the lubricant for the pump.

start there

Roy

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