Hard Starting

[Matthew Martin]

Hi I am Matthew Martin. I got a 1994 ford Explorer and lately I have been having trouble starting it. I have changed the fuel pump, Air Filter, and I have cleaned out the throttle body. I dont know what it is. Please help me out here. It will turn over just fine and it isnt a fuel problem. It just takes longer for me to crank it up than normally.

 

[RDR]

I would change the spark plugs, get a performance coil, and some ticker spark plug cables.

 

[Earl43P]

RBV's and Fords in general are notorious for fuel pressure bleeding down.

Try turning the key to Run, listen for the FP to run, key to Off, repeat 2X, then crank it. If that helps, you might replace the fuel filter and inspect for seeping fuel line connections.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47895 Read Post #11. Good gouge there.