1994 Ford Explorer wont crank

1994 FORD EXPLORER
215,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GSPOON
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had the explorer for almost a year with no problems then the engine check light came on. figured it was just the o2 sensor and ignored it. car was still running fine for a few months then one morning it wouldnt crank. battery was fine and it was trying to crank and turning over but no luck. think it may be the fuel pump but if so it died quick and with no spurtting. Any ideas what could be going on
Mar 13, 2010 at 5:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Mar 13, 2010 at 8:45 PM
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