# 2010 Ford Explorer - Won't start, but seats still move **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford\ **Created:** [October 3, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765 "2021-10-03T20:00:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leeroger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de053/32.png) [@Leeroger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leeroger)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/1 "2021-10-03T20:00:33Z")
Will not start, dash lights do not work and the seat toward does not work. The seat switch moves the seat back and forth. I’ve checked all of the fuses and the ignition switch all seam to work. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/2 "2021-10-04T19:17:43Z")
> [@Leeroger](#): > > the seat toward does not work What does this mean? First blush, sounds like the ignition switch isn’t making contact when you turn the key, but we’d want more details before saying that for sure. What _does_ happen when you try to start it? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/3 "2021-10-04T19:20:26Z")
The BCM may be giving up the ghost. > **[5 Common Symptoms of a Failing Body Control Module (BCM) - Module Experts](https://moduleexperts.com/5-common-symptoms-failing-body-control-module-bcm/)** > > If your BCM malfunctions, you will notice a negative effect on the operation of your vehicle. Watch out for these symptoms. Tester ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/4 "2021-10-04T19:20:50Z")
have you checked your battery and you said you checked fuses but what about the relays. if battery is good try disconnecting it, let it sit for 20 minutes and reconnect and see if it makes a difference. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/5 "2021-10-04T19:25:21Z")
> [@weekend-warrior](#): > > if battery is good try disconnecting it, Do you know how to reset the anti-theft system once the battery is reconnected so the engine will start? Tester ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/6 "2021-10-04T19:38:00Z")
[How to reset the anti-theft system in a Ford F-150 - Summit County Voice](https://summitcountyvoice.com/ford-f-150-anti-theft-system-reset/) [PT 78-0004.pdf (cardone.com)](https://my.cardone.com/techdocs/PT%2078-0004.pdf) ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/7 "2021-10-04T23:19:25Z")
What do you mean by “won’t start”? Do you hear that “rrr rrr rrr” sound indicating the starter motor is cranking the engine? Do you only hear a click? Do you hear nothing at all when the key is in “start”? ---
**Author:** ![wentwest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wentwest/32/6073_2.png) [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/8 "2021-10-04T23:37:30Z")
How long should we bother to consider this question if the original writer does not reply? ---
**Author:** ![vipergg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/50afbb/32.png) [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765/9 "2021-10-04T23:55:47Z")
Have the battery checked. Had the same type thing last week on wifes minivan . Everything inside was mostly working and only got a click when attempting to start . I had brought a voltmeter with me when she called to tell me it wouldnt start and it was the first thing I checked and it was at less than 11 volts . Pulled battery and got a new one and installed and it cranked right over and it has been fine ever since . If battery is more than 5-6 years old it is more than likely something like that .