Year: 1997 Make: Mercury Model: Mountaineer Mileage: 180k Transmission: Auto Engine: 5.0 V8
Hello everyone
I recently replaced the starter and battery since I have to keep hitting the starter to turn it over and the battery was also reaching the end of its life.
The engine fired up great. I wanted to wait a few hours to check if it still has issues starting and unfortunately a "crank, no start" problem returned.
After checking the repair manual and doing online research. I am guessing it's a "weak" ignition coil or faulty injectors.
I should also mention I have replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter since the life of the original pump ended.
The Mercury does not seem to like cold temperatures since it fires up well in warmer weather but it should not matter.
I am at a loss here since I was able to start the vehicle up multiple times in the city but now it's proven to be unreliable at this point. Not a good daily driver to go to work.
Any advice on what the culprit could be?
Thanks
Well I getting old vehicle like that with high mileage. Many things can make them not start. When it doesn't start do my video fixing a car that cranks but doesn't start up
That is true. I even told myself something will bound to happen with that much mileage. No issues driving. Just starting it up sometimes. I feel she still has a lot of life left so I will take it to my local shop. I will look at your video to get some ideas.
Thank you for this!