I was driving down a main road in a snowstorm when my engine suddenly died(battery was still working) so I tried to start it up again. It started for a split second then it was off again.

Asked by Zachv Nov 26, 2014 at 11:27 PM about the Ford Expedition

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There was a sort of burning smell, it
only cranks when I try to start it.

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Larry answered 9 years ago

Sounds like some wires shorted out. Did you try to trace the smell? You may have lost power to the ignition,

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