I am trying to determine what would be causing the hard crank on my expedition. It is a 2013 XLT with 70k miles and other than the transmission leadframe issue, it has been trouble free.
When it started getting cold, i noticed it was taking longer to start. It was cranking 2-5 seconds before it actually starts after sitting for a while. It has gradually gotten worse and is noticeable in the morning now. Then i noticed that after driving it for a while and parking it for an hour or so, it wouldn't start. It had a long extended crank that had to be done twice to start. It fumbles for a second once it does start, but it runs and drives perfect after that.
I am at a lose for what it is. It isn't battery (new) or starter related. I am thinking injector leaking or fuel pump check valve is letting pressure drop. It feeling like it is starved for fuel or to much fuel. I have no codes or check engine lights
When it started getting cold, i noticed it was taking longer to start. It was cranking 2-5 seconds before it actually starts after sitting for a while. It has gradually gotten worse and is noticeable in the morning now. Then i noticed that after driving it for a while and parking it for an hour or so, it wouldn't start. It had a long extended crank that had to be done twice to start. It fumbles for a second once it does start, but it runs and drives perfect after that.
I am at a lose for what it is. It isn't battery (new) or starter related. I am thinking injector leaking or fuel pump check valve is letting pressure drop. It feeling like it is starved for fuel or to much fuel. I have no codes or check engine lights