Ford Explorer Cranks But Won't Start

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JNCFRANCK
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our explorer will crank but not turn over. we were told about a fuel reset button, but do not have a manual and do not know where it is located.

thanks
Feb 9, 2006 at 6:10 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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One of the kick panels or the firewall on pass side,also could be in the rear well drivers side
Feb 10, 2006 at 9:08 AM
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NOTAKIDD
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What did you figure out on this, I am having the same problem with my '96 Explorer. It sounds like its trying to start but wont. We thought that the fuel reset button too, it was not.
Feb 12, 2006 at 1:03 PM
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JNCFRANCK
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button was under the glove box, but ended up being the fuel pump fuse...........cost a whole $2.00 thank goodness.....good luck with yours :D
Feb 13, 2006 at 12:14 PM

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Locate the fuel reset (inertia shutoff) switch and reset it if tripped. Reported locations include a kick panel, the passenger-side firewall, the driver-side rear well, or under the glove box. If the switch is not the cause, check the fuel pump fuse; that fuse fixed a similar no-start.

Conversation Summary

A Ford Explorer owner said the engine cranks but will not start and asked where the fuel reset button is located. An expert suggested a kick panel, the passenger-side firewall, or the driver-side rear well. Another owner with a 1996 Explorer had the same symptom; a later reply said the button was under the glove box, but the no-start was caused by a fuel pump fuse that cost about $2 to replace.

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