Engine cranks but will not start

Tiny
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  • 2017 FORD ESCAPE
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Took car to AutoZone had hooked up to machine said it was a fuel rail red seafoam through it still didn't clear problem up. Now the car when I start does crank over and tries but will not start. Did replace fuel rail sensor before I took the AutoZone it would go but pick up speed very slowly then it just cut off on me. Now it will not start.
Thursday, February 11th, 2021 AT 9:36 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

I would start by checking the actual fuel pressure. Low pressure will cause this.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

What was the code that was set?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

When you crank the motor, does the tach on the dash move up a little? That will tell me if the crank sensor is sending a signal.

I would also check the compression.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Roy

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