1995 Ford Explorer Won't start

1995 FORD EXPLORER
158,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JARGIDDLEY
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Ok so my 95 ford explorer sport will try to fire up but won't actually start. I have checked the Air filter it's good. The oil dosen't smell like gas. There's alittle over a quarter tank of gas. The plugs spark the wires are fine. I just can't get the darn thing to start.
Oct 16, 2010 at 10:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition-do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark issue:

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.
Oct 16, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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