Why would my ford Aerostar crank and fire with starting fluid then die

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AEROSTARXL
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Ford Aerostar lost power while driving consequently van would not start after this. First I did was sprayed sfluid in throttle body and turn it over. Nothing. Then checked spark on spark plug no spark. Checked for spark off coil no spark. I then went and got the coil at a junk yard put it on.
NOW when I sprayed sfluid into throttle body the engine kicked up suddenly then died. I also after that tried turning it over with no sfluid and there now seems to be a low compression noise when I'm pushing the gas a little while turning it over. Any thoughts? Thanks.
May 29, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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AEROSTARXL
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Does a 1994 aerostar have a crank position sensor?
May 29, 2012 at 9:57 PM
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FIXITMR
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what motor?
May 29, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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AEROSTARXL
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3.0 v6
May 30, 2012 at 12:18 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Its on lower right front of engine
May 30, 2012 at 2:10 AM
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DJCL
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Check and see if there are trouble codes
May 30, 2012 at 4:52 AM
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AEROSTARXL
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Is the ckp visible from looking under the motor I know I would be hard to explain I'm just having problems finding it.. I'm sure I will though..
Also I need a EEC tester to check it correct?
May 30, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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*to check codes
May 30, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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