Engine Turns Over But Won't Start- 2001 Ford Explorer

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Question: I have a 2001 Ford Explorer 4.0. Engine turns over but won't start. If I push the gas I can get it running. When I take my foot off it dies. Changed the fuel filter,new battery,fuel pump turns on

,fuel pump safety switch is down.checked all fuses.no check engine light.can you please help?

Answer: If the only way you can get it to run is hold the throttle open a little by pressing the gas pedal, then that means the minimum idle is too low. this can be caused by a few things.

You could have a vacuum leak. This causes a very lean condition and can make your Ford hard to start.

The throttle bore and plate may have a lot of carbon buildup and the computer cannot control the idle properly. Try a good cleaning of the throttle.

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Guest - ROBERT

1999 F 250SD PU..CRANKS WONT START .REPLACED FUEL FILTER, CANT HEAR PUMP SHOULD THERE B CONSTANT PRESSURE IN FUEL RAIL...PUSHED SCHADER VALVE NO PRESSURE...IS IT PUMP OR IS THERE SOLINOID OR PUMP RELAY OR FUSE...THX
Guest - Techjk
In reply to: Guest - ROBERT

Yes, there should be pressure in rail, even when engine is off. It will bleed down after some time. Check all fuses. Listen for a rely clicking when turning the key to ON position. Bang on the bottom of the tank while somene else crank it to free up a stuck pump.
Guest - Onlysevenfingers

Friday I had a Q. regarding my 2001 ford explorer with the engine that wood turn over but would not start.You suggested to clean the throttle.Out of all the people I talked to,and all the web sites I searched,you were the only person that knew the problem.That makes you the BOSS.I can't thank you enough.So thank you. :
Guest - Techjk
In reply to: Guest - Onlysevenfingers

:lol: Glad to help. Come visit us again !