1990 Ford Taurus Not starting

1990 FORD TAURUS
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FETISHKIMMY
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Engine Mechanical problem
1990 Ford Taurus 6 cyl
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My Ford Taurus SHO will not quit turn over when trying to start it. It has done this once before, but eventually started..I'm worried about ruining the starter by trying so much. Could it be bad gas or maybe my fuel filter or fuel pump..thanks.
Aug 16, 2008 at 6:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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When you turn key to run -do you hear the fuel pump come On?
Aug 16, 2008 at 6:55 AM
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FETISHKIMMY
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I hate to admit I do not know what it would sound like if it did come on...thanks anyway.
Aug 16, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have helper put key at run position-go underneath it and listen to a buzzing noise in the fuel tank
Aug 16, 2008 at 8:22 AM
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