Ford Car Not Starting. Car won't start due to stripped timing chain gears The gears for the timing chain can strip, causing the engine to crank but not start. If not, check the wiring to and from the starter for a loose connection.
If it starts, you need to clean or replace your cables. For example, if your Explorer was serviced. Discover the latest lineup in new Ford vehicles!
Ford has not been able to reproduce the problem and doesn't have a solution.
Beyond this, the entire car is wired to run on.
It can be anywhere in the engine and thus, your car cranks over but won't start. If the car clicks when trying to start, but still won't start, this can be caused by a weak battery, dirty battery terminals, a worn starter motor or a stuck solenoid. Diagnosing a cranking engine that refuses to start may involve troubleshooting more than one system on your Ford Explorer.