Truck will not start

Tiny
JHMELL
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  • 2000 FORD F-150
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 260,000 MILES
I drove it to the store and it ran fine but when I tried to start it to go home It turns over fine but would not start at all. After twenty minutes or so it fired right up like nothing was wrong and ran fine all the way home, but would not start again once I got home. I tried it the next day and it cranked fine. Drove it to the store again and after shopping it would turn over but not crank. Twenty minutes later it cranked fine.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 AT 4:59 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I replied a couple times. Let me know if you received it.

Thanks,
Joe
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Monday, May 31st, 2021 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Can you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over to see if you can hear the fuel pump in the back running? Here is a guide that will help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Monday, May 31st, 2021 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
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When it doesn't crank right away after driving, I do not hear the fuel pump. I can switch the key on and off but it doesn't do anything. So after about 20 minutes I can turn the key on and off until I hear the fuel pump then it cranks. It always takes a few minutes before it will crank again.
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Monday, May 31st, 2021 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The one thing that is in common is the ignition switch as it powers both the cranking system and the fuel pump. I would check the connections to be sure they are clean and tight.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy
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Monday, May 31st, 2021 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Here are the wiring diagrams for the ignition switch please check power input and output of the switch. Let us know.
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Monday, May 31st, 2021 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
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Checked connections seem good. So I installed a new fuel pump the engine started right up yay me!
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Monday, May 31st, 2021 AT 12:42 PM

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