1998 Ford Explorer sometimes it will start and sometimes it

1998 FORD EXPLORER
212,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2DVS
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It will turn over but will not fire off. lastnite it started fine and around lunch time it just will not start. This problem happened about a month ago and i checked the the line to see if the fuel pump was pushing air and fuel out and it was doing that perfect!! so i just replaced the fuel filter and it started right up. didnt have a problem for while until today. check engine light is not coming on.
Jul 21, 2008 at 6:10 AM
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KLSHIEL
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Well just to clarify there shouln't be any air in your fuel lines it should only be pushing fuel, air will show as bubbles and this is a problem. With the mileage you have on the vehicle a full tune up is due and any of the things in a tune up can cause your problems. I would recheck that the fuel pump is pushing plenty of fuel up to the motor, check the spark plugs, MAP or MAF sensors can cause hard starting. A bad starter could be the problem. As always get the codes checked if possible.
Jul 21, 2008 at 6:31 AM
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