99 explorer probs

[mmmmmMopar]

i have a 99 explorer 4.0 i moved from houston back to mn. and towed it behind my truck took the drive shaft out and it was fine. i started it in kansas and it started and ran fine. now back home in mn it wont start at all. i checked the inertia switch and that was fine. also the longer i had it the longer it took to try to start it. it would crank and crank for maybe 5-6 seconds then fire but now it just cranks. anyone have any ideas?

 

[john112deere]

Have you checked fuel pressure at the rail?

 

[CowboyBilly9Mile]

And if the pressure is low or non-existent, try cycling the key on/off (but without starting) five or so times and then try to start it. Come back here and post results.

*Not to offend, but how much gas is in it now?

 

[RangerPilot]

How long was this towing expedition over as well? Just a few days or weeks/months?

4.0 OHV or SOHC?

Welcome to the site and the Explorer forum, by the way!

 

[mmmmmMopar]

ty for the welcome. i have not checked the pressure at the rail yet i will check tomorrow when i have time. the gas tank is half full. the trip was 1300 miles over 2 days. its the 4.0 ohv

 

[d-kuzmen]

Try holding the gas pedal to the floor while starting, if it'll start but won't idle i'd be installing a new Idle Air Control valve. IF it still doesn't start check the fuel psi.

 

[mmmmmMopar]

should have fuel readings soon