Hard Start Or Long Crank

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup and 2002 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Alternate fuel engine cranking time is normally longer than gasoline engine cranking time. Check vehicle for add-on anti-theft devices that may disable starting system. If equipped, disable system before continuing.

Check battery condition and amperage draw. See GENERATORS & REGULATORS - BLACKWOOD, EXPEDITION, F150 & NAVIGATOR article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Check secondary ignition system. See TEST JB: SECONDARY IGNITION under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
Check fuel delivery system. See TEST HC: FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - BI-FUEL article.
Check air intake system. See TEST HU: AIR INTAKE SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
Check exhaust system for restriction. See TEST HF: CATALYST EFFICIENCY MONITOR & EXHAUST SYSTEMS under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
Check EVAP emission system for blockages (engine stalls) or leaks (excessive fuel odor). See SYSTEM TESTS (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION) in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
Check PCV system. See TEST HG: PCV SYSTEM under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.
Check starting system. See STARTERS - BLACKWOOD & F150 article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
Visually inspect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor for contamination.
If no concern is found, check for intermittent faults. See TEST Z: INTERMITTENT under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.