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fpfiglia's avatar
fpfiglia
Explorer
Jun 06, 2016

E450 - Widow's engine won't start (2002 Conquest)

Hi all,

My next door neighbor's husband passed away a couple of years ago and she has not had the heart to go near her 2002 Conquest ever since. She's now ready to hit the road again but . . . after two years in the back yard, it wont start. Cranks just fine and if we spray some engine start into the air cleaner intake we get momentary ignition and then back to just cranks. As I said her husband passed away two summers ago so the unit has been sitting - probably with no gas treatment/stabilizer for all that time. I suspect clogged fuel injectors, fuel injector rail or gas filter OR all the above. I took a peek under the hood and also removed the engine cover from the interior of the vehicle and HOLY COW - how the heck to do you get to any of these components??? I'm trying to save her an expensive tow and shop repair but I'm wondering if a trip to the shop is inevitable. I'm up to the task of doing the replacement and cleaning if necessary - I just dont know how to best access this stuff.

Can anyone recommend a youtube video or other source of info or other tips for getting this thing running?

Thanks in advance to everyone!
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  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2016
    If it is a Ford gasser, just find a good ford truck mechanic and have them come an look at it. Gould be any one of a lot of things, most probably small. Bad gas is a good place to start, fuel flow or not is probably the next place. If it fired with the ether, that probably clears the ignition system. Most likely is the fuel system, including filter and pumps.
  • fireflock's avatar
    fireflock
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2016
    Check for rodent damage. After 2 years in the backyard it's possible that they have chewed up some wires and/or hoses. At least rule that out before looking into other options.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jun 06, 2016
    have some one in the cab,hand on key ,open flap the gas tank ,listen while they turn the key, you should here the pump. no?? check fuse . that gas is junk I would not try starting it, you,ll clog up the fuel system, it should go to a ford dealer, or a good mech shop.
  • Hemi_RT's avatar
    Hemi_RT
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2016
    Sounds like the fuel pump isn't working. It's in the tank, try and listen near the tank to try and hear it. If not check the fuses.

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