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I have a 2002 ford explorer 4x4 eddie bauer edition. i recently had the alternator changed and the next day it wont start. cranks just fine just wont fire. hubby is trying to tell me its the starter i say it may be the fuel pump or it needs a tune up, what do you say?

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Taurus or Explorer? if it cranks, its not the starter.(obviosly) check fuel pressure first. If no pressure, be sure you have power at THE FUEL PUMP INERTIA SWITCH. its in the rf kick panel. be sure its not tripped, push in the red button and see if it starts. there are 2 wires, make sure power goes in and out.(both should be HOT, when cranking) If so, the pump is bad.

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Look at and around the area of the work done on the alternator.Did someone knock a wire loose?
Check the crank sensor wire and connection on trhe front of the engine if it has one. May be a loose connection to a fuel pump relay? Just do a good visual check.

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