1998 Ford Contour Cranks No Start

1998 FORD CONTOUR
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DAWN39JONESBORO
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I ask a question which you bypassed about my 1998 ford contour not starting. I know i'm missing something a shut off valve or something it cranks doesn't turn over if i push the petal to the floor then it sounds like it wants to but doesn't, i hear my fuel pump go on and pressurize but i'm stumped and really need help i can't afford to take it to the shop or have it towed, give me some ideas please any help is better then none
Nov 15, 2006 at 3:17 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Too many questions and not enough moderators. I am a Honda man but I will give you my best shot as fuel injected engines are pretty much alike. So....the pump works but you could have a plugged fuel filter and you really haven't said whether the cylinders are getting gas. Two biggies in auto engines. Got to have spark (at the right time) and got to have fuel being fed in to the cylinders to be ignited by the spark. Check to see if the fuel is making it in to the engine.
Nov 15, 2006 at 12:55 PM
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Confirm that fuel is reaching the cylinders and check for a plugged fuel filter. Also verify that the engine has spark at the correct time, since both fuel and spark are required to start.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Ford Contour says the engine cranks but will not start, even though the fuel pump can be heard pressurizing. Flooring the pedal makes it sound closer to starting, but it still does not run. The expert advises checking whether fuel is reaching the cylinders, inspecting for a plugged fuel filter, and confirming both fuel delivery and properly timed spark.

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