1993 Ford Aerostar Fuel Filter Problems?

1993 FORD AEROSTAR
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MIDNIGHTROSE7
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Noises problem
1993 Ford Aerostar 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

When I go to start my van it makes a dry rubbing sound and it takes 3-4 turns before the engine starts. This started yesterday, I was able to get the van home and was able to restart it again tonight and I could smell gas! I believe it's the fuel filter, but I was also told there is a re-set switch and would like to know where it is in my van!
Mar 17, 2010 at 10:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is an auto shut down (ASD) but it wouldn't have started at all if that was the problem. As far as a rubbing noise, that is odd. The fuel filter wouldn't cause that. Have you checked fuel pump pressure yet?

Let me know.
Joe
Apr 8, 2010 at 8:07 AM
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