1991 Ford Taurus starting problems

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EVELYN1015
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1991 Ford Taurus

I have a 91 Ford taurus and i am having some problems getting it started. We have put in a new battery, a new Ignition control module, and a new Ignition coil. The car still has full power and turns over. It sounds like its trying to start but it wont. What could the problem be?
Oct 20, 2010 at 10:39 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,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, 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 20, 2010 at 11:26 AM
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