car wont start when engine is hot

Asked by MrsGarcia May 29, 2014 at 04:26 PM about the 2000 Ford Expedition XLT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2000 Expedition runs good but if I drive it to the store and turn it off, when I get back in and turn the ignition only the dash and radio come on but no engine or clicking noise like a starter.  I always have to leave the hood open for 20 minutes to cool the engine down and then the car starts with no problem.  It never dies while driving or stopped.

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Open radiator cap when cold make sure it's full you could have air in the system and not having it topped off and it's getting hot

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Is there a temperature sensor that prevents the starter motor from engaging when it is too hot?

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