1998 Ford Explorer sometimes it will start and sometimes it

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 212,000 MILES
It will turn over but will not fire off. Lastnite it started fine and around lunch time it just will not start. This problem happened about a month ago and I checked the the line to see if the fuel pump was pushing air and fuel out and it was doing that perfect! So I just replaced the fuel filter and it started right up. Didnt have a problem for while until today. Check engine light is not coming on.
Monday, July 21st, 2008 AT 1:10 PM

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Tiny
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Well just to clarify there shouln't be any air in your fuel lines it should only be pushing fuel, air will show as bubbles and this is a problem. With the mileage you have on the vehicle a full tune up is due and any of the things in a tune up can cause your problems. I would recheck that the fuel pump is pushing plenty of fuel up to the motor, check the spark plugs, MAP or MAF sensors can cause hard starting. A bad starter could be the problem. As always get the codes checked if possible.
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Monday, July 21st, 2008 AT 1:31 PM

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