Hook up a fix of jumper cables to a working vehicle to jump-start your Explorer.
Whether your 2000 Ford Explorer won't foundation, it could tight-fisted a figure of matters are erroneous with the vehicle, ranging from toddler issues that any do-it-yourself mechanic can establish to hefty problems requiring experienced supply. Whether your Explorer has been sitting for a far-off clock and won't inception, you might honest compulsion to recharge the battery. On the other hand, provided you bear driven the Explorer recently, the occupation could be your starter, battery cables or battery.
Instructions
1. Hook up a battery charger to your 2000 Explorer provided it has been sitting unused for a gangling age. Capitalization the metre on the battery charger To measure the charge on the battery and remit the battery to charge fully. Provided your Explorer yet won't dawning with a freshly charged battery, then you may gain a dead battery that Testament not authority a charge and needs to be replaced. Alternatively, you might devoir to siphon the gas from the fuel tank and replace it with fresh gas or change the oil and filter to receive your vehicle started.
2. However, if you are in the middle of nowhere, use a hammer or a blunt object to tap the end of the starter a few times to coax it into re-engaging with the flywheel. Loose connections or wires can sometimes cause a vehicle not to begin and can be easily corrected by securing the connections.
3. Connect a set of jumper cables to your 2000 Explorer if you can find someone with a working vehicle to help. Park the working vehicle next to your Explorer so the battery cables can reach between the two vehicles. Connect the positive cable to the working battery's positive terminal and connect the other end of the positive cable to the Explorer's positive battery terminal. Do the same with the negative cables; however, connect the negative cable leading to the Explorer to an unpainted part of the Explorer's frame. Try starting your vehicle.
4. Listen to the sound that your Explorer makes when you turn the ignition key. If you hear a whirring noise followed by a slight click, your starter may need to be replaced. Check the battery cables for corrosion. If you see corrosion, pour carbonated soda over the terminals and wipe them clean with a rag. Additionally, make sure the battery cables are securely connected to the battery posts and tighten if necessary.
