2000 Ford Mustang Fuel pump problem

BOBT9

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2000 FORD MUSTANG
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
91,000 MILES

Took my car in for serves because car would not start on the first try. I was told the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Had a new one put in and same thing happened. Took the car back and the station replaced the fuel pump again saying the new one was bad as well. Now the same thing is still happening. They replaced the spark plugs and wire and now seem to be at a loss to what is causing the problem. Any ideas you might have would be great.

Thank you
Bob

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MERLIN2021

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So this car does not start because there is no fuel? Check the CCRM, see if the fuel pump relay or PCM power relay is bad, also check pins wires and connectors at the CCRM

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Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 4:02 PM

BOBT9

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There is fuel in the car. Sometimes start first try but others times takes two or three tries.

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Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 4:06 PM

MERLIN2021

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Check for a sticking idle air control, it's bolted to the throttlebody

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Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 4:09 PM

BOBT9

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Thanks. I'll pass that along to my mechanic. FYI. He felt it was not running on all cylinders at startup and thought he smelled antifreeze. Does that mean anything to you? Car seems to run fine after it does start and I have no problem driving it after that. I appreciate all your help.

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Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 4:13 PM

MERLIN2021