engine turns but will not start

Do you hear the fuel pump come on, when you turn the key on? Let me know

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yes the fuel pump and the sending unit come on when the key is turned on

No fuel pressure -maybe the fuel pump is coming On but not producing pressure

We have just finish testing the system and there is power to the fuse and relay and both are functioning properly but there is no power in the wires to the fuel pump. would you happen to know the routing of the wires after the distribution box?

Check and test the fuel inertia cut off switch

the inertia switch registers on the dash panel when the button is pushed up and the light shuts off when button is pushed back down.

Check for power going thru it or jumper the connector and see what happens

found the problelm and fixed it.. was a corroded power wire in the connector that runs to the main harness got a new connector perfect fuel pressure started right up. thanks fo all your help

You're very welcomed and thanks for using 2carpros

changed solenoid didn,t make any difference clicks loadly by solenoid

Is the starter working or only the click? Did you have the battery load tested to make sure it is good? If the battery is good and the starter isn't working other than the click, remove the starter and have it bench tested at a parts store. Most will do it for free.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.
Joe

I have a 1997 Ford Expedition that starts, but immediately dies. This has occurred three times approxmimately 1 months apart. The first time it happend, the car was towed to a mechanic and when it arrived, it started and mechanic said he could not find anything wrong. The second time, it eventually started and did not die and was taken to a mechanic. The mechanic replaced the idle control valve. About three days ago same thing happened and have not been able to get in going. Spark plugs,wires,fuel pump and fuel filter were recently replaced.

Is the security light staying on?

No the security light does not stay on. The mechanic eventually replace a part (relay or something like that) and got it started. This was in the week in January. After i drove it for a week it did it again, but eventally started. Have not had any problems since; however, I'm still concerned since it it did once after if was supposedly fixed.

I wonder if he replaced the EEC relay. It will shut the fuel pressure and spark to the engine down. If you remember if that was the part, you can feel confident that is should be fine. If it happens again, under the hood in the relay block, you will find it. There are other relays with the same part number you can switch it with to see if that helps. If you can remember the relay he replaced, let me know.

Joe

i have a ford expedition and we went to walmart and it started fine. well when we tried to leave it wouldnt. i tried a brand new battery and the lights will come on but it wont crank up. what could it be

Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?

Iam at the front door not back door unless you were refering to the boys at the front door?That's why you said I was at the back door?

We replaced the battery replaced the relay solenoid under the hood and the one that is on the starter. We also had the starter tested and we were told that it is good. when we turn the key all it does is click it doesn't even turn over. What else can be the problem? Any suggestions would help.

Thank you
Sonja Gomez

Where is the clicking coming from?Also do you have a multimeter to do some testing?

Yeah I think what happens is mutiple unclosed windows that people are still in the questions.So lets hear from shannabowen?

it clicks when we turn the key to the start position and my husband does have a multimeter.

Again where does the clicking noise come from when you turn the key to the start position?That would help me to help you figure this out knowing that.

Sorry about that just talked to my husband and he said the clicking is coming from the starter

My 97 ford expedition doesnt want to start. When I go to turn the ignition, it sounds like it wants to start but doesnt. While I'm turning the ignition, all the icons on on my instrumental panel turn on and the theft light blinks fast which I've never notice it do. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Well if the security light on and then flashing
its giving a code
check the key as a 1st step
and use an another original key

First of all have you had the battery tested yet since the no start?Also made sure the battery cables are clean and tight?If you have that all wraped up then set the multimeter to low scale ohms 200 ohms scale.Then touch one meter lead to the negative side of the battery.Then the other lead to a unpainted clean spot on the engine.It should read 2 ohms or less.

Unfortunately, I dont have another key. Is there anyway I can somehow reset my anti theft device?

Thanks for the link medic thats the direction i was headed though.Just needed to know where the clicking was coming from before i headed there.

when its blinking try and count the blinks
hopefully we can determine the trouble issue
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the expedition,turns over but wont crank. it trys to .but its like not having enough fuel.the pump comes on at first when its swicthed on' then quits. could there be a promblem with the therft deterent system,or fuel pump or relay,and if so where would the relay be found.thanks in advance for your help

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we've replaced the spark plugs, coil packs, air filter, fuel filter, and Mass Air Flow Filter. Auto said that parts were running rich and lean as well. Now it won't start period. It tried to turn over but nothing. Yesterday when it turned over a ton of black stuff came out of the Exhaust pipe. Today it won't even turn over. What else can it be or what else do we need to search for?

The black stuff was most likely a result of the engine running rich.

Does it try to start? Have you checked to see if you are getting good spark? Also, have you checked fuel pressure? Finally, behind the throttle body, there is a vacuum line with a 90 degree bend in it. Make sure it isn't leaking. They commonly break and cause problems.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

Computer problem
1997 Ford Expedition V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

the truck does not start and the anti theft light comes on when you try to turn the key over it makes no noise the battery is good what can be the promblem

the chip in the end of the key may have failed, try a spare key.

If the car turns back off after you turn it on and the anti theft light is on, you may need to re=place the key and/or chip in the key

My 1997 Ford Expedition won't start. I have replaced the battery and when I try to start the car it clicks and doesn't start. Could it be the starter?

Check for 12 volts at starter(big wire). Check for 12 volts on little wire at starter when trying to start. If voltages are there and no crank/ replace starter.

1997 ford expedition sputters and shakes and barely makes it over 50 miles an hour, after putting in fuel injection solution the truck started an ran fine until i cut it off, now it wont start.
I put in more fuel injection cleaner and high octane gas and still wont start