Affects of cold weather - Help

[Rockt]

This is a real abnormality. When it is cold out (below 40) my windshield wipers and radio do not work. 20 minutes after driving, they start working. I have never had this problem before. It just strted getting cold 3 days ago and the problem has occured every morning. Any ideas????????? How could the two be related to the cold?

thanx
Tim

[Rockt]

For the last month, every time (regardless of temperature and time of day), the Explorer will crank up and then shut off. The 2nd time I crank it will stay running. Sometimes the 2nd crank is a little hard but it always cranks up. IDEAS? I'm thinking either fuel filter or pump. I'm going to replace filter tonight. HELP??????

thanx
Tim

[mark v]

First post maybe a weak battery or alternator, just a guess.

Second post, yep try a fuel filter and air filter.

[BroncoJoe19]

Yeah.. it is odd. Consider checking your battery connections, and the various grounds, the big fat ones, and the little ones too. There are usually a couple, one on each side of the radiator, one on each wheel well, and one or two on the firewall.