Engine Cranks but does not start, code P0088 Fuel Rail/System Pressure, too high?

2013 FORD ESCAPE
125,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY423
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Car will turn over but will no start. Have a DTC P0088 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High and also a DTC P0113 IAT Sensor Circuit High.
Jun 18, 2023 at 10:29 AM
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Yep, a shorted fuel rail pressure sensor can cause the engine not to start, here is the location of the sensor and additional information on the codes as well:

The code P0088 is a generic OBD-II trouble code that stands for "Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High".

Here is the air intake sensor as well so you can swap it out or see if it is plugged in.

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Jun 19, 2023 at 11:36 AM
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