1998 Ford F-150 Engine Wont Start, Getting DESPERATE!

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
I have been on several fourms trying to find the answer to my problem with no luck thus far. I was just refered to this site by somone on another.

So this is what I have, and what I have done as far as diagnostics.

98 F150, 185k miles, 4.2L, 4x4 (broken but there), XL trim

15 minutes after driving over a large curb (decent amount of shock through the vehicle), while running the engine under normal conditions 1800rpm? ~30mph I experienced a total, and instantanious power loss. It was so fast I assume it was ignition related. Everything in the cab of the vehicle seems normal, gauge cluster, radio, heater fan yada yada yada. (By power loss I ONLY mean drivetrain)

NO Check Engine light, Engine Turns over just fine, No Spark, No Power to the Fuel Pump

Fuel Pump rollover switch is NOT tripped, I checked the button, and then also wired around it with a paper clip just to check. Now its put back togeather.

I have switched all 3 of the under-hood relays around with absolutely no change in the symptoms when I turn the engine over. (Turns over effortlessly, does not kick at all, even with starting fluid)

I have installed a new fuel pump, and then put the old one back in after realizing that was not the problem (I did this first, which was certianly dumb.)

I have checked EVERY Fuse in the vehicle (maybe 4 fuse boxes total?) There all good.

I have tried jumping it with another vehicle, as well as ensuring good connections to the battery.

When I turn the ignition from off to on (NOT Start.), The check engine light does NOT come on momentarily like it used to, and should.

So thats all I can think of that would be relevant, If anyone has any other ideas for me before getting this thing towed to a shop I would REALLY appreciate it. I'm a well past broke college kid.

Thank you for taking the time to read this!

Rob
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 10:09 PM

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Tiny
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Is it a distributor or distributorless system? Or coil on plugs
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 AT 12:38 AM
Tiny
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If u feel like takin advice from a 16 year old I hit a curb about 3 days ago and it wouldn't start it would turn over but not fire I tried everything until I got the bright idea about the spark plugs when I pulled them out u could smell gas and oil on them I replaced them all and it fired right up at a local auto parts store it cost maybe 14 dollars to get new ones i'm running a 84 f150 it may take maybe a hour to change them but I would say tht would be ure best bet let me kno by post on here if tht helped any.
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Friday, January 25th, 2008 AT 9:09 AM
Tiny
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Check the power output from the ignition switch with the key in the run position.
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Friday, January 25th, 2008 AT 9:18 AM

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