When I try to start my explorer it won’t and a little smoke comes from the engine

Asked by Hubbs5477 Feb 17, 2018 at 10:53 AM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT

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All I can suggest is pinpoint source of smoke. Go through the charging and starting circuits - battery, alternator, starter relay, starter & solenoid, main/mega fuse, and all harness/cables and associated modules.

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