2016 Explorer starting problems after fuel shortage

[Glatisant]

Hi Folks!

My Explorer ran out of fuel on a 10mile road trip at about 45mph. After hearing a strange sound I immediately pulled the clutch and the engine stopped. After refueling I noticed that compression is lower than it was before but still present. I am worried that the piston seized as the engine doesn't start any more.

Any ideas what I can look at before I start dismantling the whole engine?

Thanks!
Felix

[konrad]

Unfortunately, it likely seized.

Start by draining the coolant and removing the head to inspect the cylinder wall.  

It's possible to remove the cylinder and piston as a unit without removing the engine from the chassis.  Of course, you must first remove the piston pin.