Car cut off and it won't start

Asked by Renee Apr 08, 2018 at 07:20 PM about the 1998 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car won't start there is oil in the car could it be the
transmission? When my husband went to start it it
wouldn't. He said the engine is shaking. Could the
transmission be broke?

2 Answers
40,145

James answered 6 years ago

doubt the transmission would have anything to do for a no start,,, shaking when cranking usually happens when the battery is underpowered almost drained of currant , or something holding back even maybe the starter itself

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Car cut off and it won't start 2 Answers

    Car won't start there is oil in the car could it be the transmission? When my husband went to start it it wouldn't. He said the engine is shaking. Could the transmission be broke?

    1998 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car starting, then shutting off, then won't start 1 Answer

    I have a 2000 Ford Explorer ~160k ,miles on it, and this morning I started it up, it was idling just fine, then a few seconds later it shut off. I was still getting power to the car, and the engine ...

    2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Got my thief light off and two new keys programmed for my 2002 explorer and it won't start still 1 Answer

    All the lights and radio come on just won't start

    2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car won't start nor can I put it in neutral 2 Answers

    Haven't started the car in two days now no signs of battery life and the car will not start nor can I put it in neutral

    2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car won't start 6 Answers

    So my car was working fine when I left for work this morning.I got off at 12:30 and car wouldn't start first thought was the battery which I believe it was but then all electrical doesn't work or ...

    2004 Ford Explorer XLT V6

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1998 Ford Explorer

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Explorer Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    31,070
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,890
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,340
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,461 Great Deals out of 169,177 listings starting at $1,871
Used Ford Expedition
1,058 Great Deals out of 37,724 listings starting at $2,990
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,332 Great Deals out of 34,727 listings starting at $1,550
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,319 Great Deals out of 50,257 listings starting at $1,796
Used Dodge Durango
844 Great Deals out of 21,523 listings starting at $850
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,003 Great Deals out of 10,615 listings starting at $2,995
Used GMC Yukon
683 Great Deals out of 15,760 listings starting at $2,996
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,160 Great Deals out of 123,229 listings starting at $1,999
Used Nissan Pathfinder
726 Great Deals out of 24,864 listings starting at $1,499

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Ford Explorer For Sale
26,507 listings starting at $23,990
2024 Ford Explorer For Sale
65 Great Deals out of 3,825 listings starting at $31,289
2023 Ford Explorer For Sale
186 Great Deals out of 2,634 listings starting at $21,813
2022 Ford Explorer For Sale
429 Great Deals out of 4,541 listings starting at $11,900
2021 Ford Explorer For Sale
467 Great Deals out of 5,367 listings starting at $13,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.