ronaldralphy Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) I have a 2015 Ford Fusion SE 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V with 70,000 miles on it. When I turn the key the engine cranks and the starter spins normally but does not start. The car will start eventually after I pump the gas. Sometimes it starts on the 2nd crank, sometimes the 10th. I had the battery tested and it is fine and I also had the car scanned to check for any hidden codes that might be being thrown and nothing came up. I assume at this point it has to do with the fuel system as I unhooked the battery terminal to reset the computer and the issue still persists. Does anyone have any advice on anything else I can try to remedy this issue? Best, PS: I have a $130 diagnostic scheduled with Ford on Saturday (February 15) that I'd rather not have to pay for if I can figure out what is wrong by myself. Thanks in advance for any help. EDIT: after seeing a video online where a guy shook his car and had someone else start it with the same issue, this, in fact, did not remedy what I am experiencing. EDIT EDIT: The vehicle will start if I turn the key to prime the engine then turn it off before turning to start. Edited February 8, 2020 by ronaldralphy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangster Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2.5? What happens if you turn the key to run for 5 seconds (not trying to start it), off then back to run for 5 seconds, then try to start? I am not sure if the Fusion GTDI (if you don't have the 2.5) cars do what my Escape does, but when you open the door, it primes the fuel system with the low pressure pump. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldralphy Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) It is the 2.5L yes. When I got in, I closed the door and put the key in the ignition turning the key and waiting, then turning it to the off position (repeated 3 times before attempting to start) and the car fired up the first time. The second time I tried this it did not work but I kept trying hitting the gas and it started. The third time I tried this technique it started up again. EDIT: At 10:01 pm I tried this method again, turning to the on position and off again three times and the car started right up. Edited February 7, 2020 by ronaldralphy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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