Low oil, high temperature, car stalled

Tiny
GINA BOCANEGRA
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  • 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 209,000 MILES
Registered no oil, put oil in. Car never overheated but when I took off oil cap off there was a small amount of smoke. Car stalled, turns over but just clicks over once wont start. The battery is good registers full charge.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 AT 8:16 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The little amount of smoke out of the oil cap is a sign that the oil got heated more than usual.
To clarify, you added oil to the correct level. Now the vehicle won't start, right?
Just to make sure we cover all the possibilities, have you tried jump starting the vehicle?
It could have gone to a safety mode and shut off the engine to prevent further damage.

If the battery is good, then you would have a issue with either the starter, starter relay or ignition switch. Any of these items can keep the vehicle from cranking over and starting.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Firs you want the check the starter relay. It is located in the fuse block under the hood (see attached diagram below).
That relay can be tested. Please refer to this article on how to test relays:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let me know little bit more info.

Thank you.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 AT 8:57 AM

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