1996 Ford Explorer won't start sometimes

1996 FORD EXPLORER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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96 exploere won't start sometimes. it will crank but not start. you can always tell when this is going to happen, after turning key to on position the check engine light will not come on. after sitting for a while it will start runs great but just won't start sometimes.
Oct 31, 2008 at 2:31 AM
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This could be the ignition switch failing, it's the plastic part on the column that plugs into the harness, not the key. Does the car have any codes? Sounds like the computer could be bad causing the problem.
Oct 31, 2008 at 4:21 AM
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