Car has been sporadically not starting

2001 FORD EVEREST
11,000 MILES
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BARBRAMPELLO
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Sometimes it starts beautifully, other times it takes two times to start.
It happens when engine has been warmed up and I run in the store and come back out, or even when its cold in the morning. Its even harder starting when its 35 or below.
Dec 28, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lets start by checking the fuel pressure if its within specs with a fuel pressure tester and test the engine coolant temperature sensor and clean the idle air contol valve-start here
Dec 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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