> 97 Explorer
> >
> > Battery is fine. Engine turns over very well.
> >
> > I was driving it around Sunday morning. When I went back to drive later in
> > the afternoon, it would just crank.
> >
> > Checked the fuses on the interior driverside panel and the power
> > distribution box, but did not find any blown.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
>
> I have this problem with a 98 explorer. It has a 4.0 L SOHC engine,
> automatic, 4wd. For me it seems to happen after the engine is warm and
> it's been shut off for 10 to 15 minutes. Letting it sit for another 30
> minutes or so clears up the problem.
>
> My guess is that it has something to do with heat soak. One mechanic
> suggested a bad coil pack. Another suggested the fuel pump. The former
> makes more sense to me since it could be affected by the engine temp.
> Haven't replaced it yet. It's beginning to cool down here in Minnesota,
> so I may be able to put it off for a while.
>
> Larry
>