1999 Explorer Won't Start After Battery Replaced

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Asked by Bill Jan 14, 2018 at 07:46 PM about the 1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hello everyone. My 1999 Explorer Eddie Bauer (6 cyl) sat in the garage for
the last two months. It had been running fine. When I went to start it up the
other day, it would not crank but fired right up when I jumped it. I drove it the
next day for a while and all was fine.

Today I went to start it and it would not turn over. I tried jumping it again but
it would not start. I took out the battery (it was about due to be replaced)
and took it to AutoZone (they tested the battery and said it was bad) and
bought a direct replacement. When I installed the new battery, it cranks
great but will not start. Lights and everything all work normally.

I have done some research and found out (?) that this MAY be the result of
the antitheft system needing to be reset?? The battery was out of the car for
about two hours.

The car has also been parked on a slight incline in my driveway (about 15
degrees, so the front end is higher than the back end) and has about a 1/4
tank of gas. Could this have anything to do with it?

4 Answers

30,395

Put another key into the ignition switch or leave your key in the "Run" position for about 10 minutes if the security light comes on until it goes out ... it could also be another problem that was coincidental to having the battery fail

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34,250

is the theft light on when cranking? can you hear the fuel pump when you turn key on?

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When I put the key in the ignition and turn it to the "on" position, it blinks about every two seconds (and keeps blinking). When I crank the car, the theft light goes off. Sorry to say, I don't know what the fuel pump sounds like. When it cranks, it sounds exactly like it does when it's out of gas.

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34,250

try locking and unlocking drivers door with key........ not the fob, see if there is a change in the security light and if it starts. tip: stay away from starting fluid not good for cylinder walls.

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