Car tries to start but fails. After several tries, it starts and runs fine.

1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
180,000 MILES
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88 LINCOLN OWNER
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Car has a Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection system. This problem has been gradually getting worse over the last few months - it happens more frequently and it takes more attempts to finally get the car to start. Runs fine once it starts.
Sep 4, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Start by checking the fuel pressure if its within specs to rule out a failing fuel pump -
Sep 4, 2012 at 12:01 PM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure and scan for codes.
Sep 5, 2012 at 8:44 AM
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