Not starting?

2011 FORD F-150
235,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JLEWIS90
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For a week or so my truck wouldn’t start without me cycling the key off and on a few times. Then one day it didn’t start at all. I’ve tried jumping it off, but the battery seems to be fine seeing that I still have power.
Jul 27, 2022 at 3:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you had to cycle the switch for it to start, it sounds like the fuel pump failed. By cycling the switch, it was able to prime the system a few times to build the pressure needed.

Here is what I suggest. See if it starts with starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we will know it is a fuel-related issue. If there is no change, check for spark to the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jul 27, 2022 at 1:15 PM
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