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2002 Ford Explorer wont start

Tiny
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My car ran out of gas put gas in the Car and made it home. Now 2years later I pull the car out and want to drive it again, but the car won't turn over I got a new battery for the car and its doing the same thing I'm thinking it the fuel filter or the fuel pump.
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Monday, July 5th, 2010 AT 6:09 PM

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Tiny
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If the car has been in storage for 2 years, the gas could be bad. See if it will start for a few seconds with starting fluid and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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I have tried that and still no luck
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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If it doesn't start with starting fluid, you must not have spark to the plugs. Have you checked that?
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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I'm getting sparks from my plugs.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Is it a good hot blue snapping spark or is it orange or white?
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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It was a orange spark.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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That is a weak spark and most likely will not ignite the fuel, especially if it is old. Check the crank sensor to make sure there is no corrosion and all ignition system wiring for corrosion.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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I just found out that the egine is not building up any pressure.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Two Cylinder has no pressure.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like a bad head gasket. How low was the compression?
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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I dont know they are tell me their is no pressure in two cylinders. Now they are telling me I need a new engine. I will find out more in detail monday when he is open.
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Let me know. It is hard for me to believe there is no compression. It can be low for a few different reasons, but O PSI tells me there is either a valve stuck open or a hole in the piston.

Joe
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