The starting system converts electrical energy from the batteries into mechanical energy to turn the engine over. The starting system has five main components: the ignition switch or start button, a neutral safety switch (an option on some vehicles), the starter solenoid, the starter motor, and the batteries.

While there are a variety of reasons your Ford Explorer won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

To start, the 2020 Explorer has been recalled for improperly secured wiring harnesses. Models fitted with either the 2.3-liter turbo-four or 3.3-liter V6 engines are the specific subjects. Total, this recall affects 10,635 Explorers and Ford said the majority of them remain at dealerships.

If you turn the key and you have electrical power to the accessories (like the lights, radio, etc.) then the fault is either a damaged ignition relay, starter relay or faulty starter. It’s also possible that this could simply be a stuck security code that has disabled the ignition system.

Locate the reset option on Your dashboard display, and press it down. Hold it for about 4 to 10 seconds, which is when You will see the word “test” appear. You should then preSSReset several times in succession, until You see the DTC. Turn off the ignition, then crank the motor.

If the ford f150 turns over but wont start, you need to clean the throttle body, maf, egr, and then change the fuel filter. The most common reason is a dead battery. Also, bad battery terminal connections will cause this. A bad ignition system can also be a cause.

Hold the key for 30 seconds in the position. That will tell the system you have the right key, and it will enable you to be able to bypass the car’s alarm system. There are some cars that will recognize the key by just turning back and forth on the key inside of the door’s lock key cylinder.