Having starting problems with my 2000 Ford Taurus.?

My Taurus has 110k. It has been giving a problem not wanting to start in the am. Once I do start it, after 3-4 cranks, it starts fine for the rest of the day. I believe it's due for atune up. Any easy solutions to this particular problem other than the tune up would be greatly appreciated. It's a 6 cyl that recently had a check engine light prob but that went away. I live in Michigan, and it recently got cold over here.