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Engine shut off while driving and would not restart

Tiny
STROTHMAN
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  • 2000 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 3.8L
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Ve­hi­cle shut off while dri­ving, would not start again. It has spark, fuel pressure and compression. Show­ing mis­fire on cylin­ders 3, 4, and 5. Changed out ig­ni­tion coil and plugs. Still no start. Tested fuel pressure, spark and compression, all tested good. Crankshaft sensor showing good, EGR valve not stuck. Cranks but no start, o2 sensor soaked in fuel. Any ideas?
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 12:57 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you have spark, fuel, and compression, it should run. Something is missing. I have a feeling you lost the fuel injector pulse and fuel isn't getting into the engine.

Do me a favor. See if it starts for a couple seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it's fuel related.

Also, here is a link you may find helpful. It explains how to test a fuel injector:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions. Also, let me know if it is possible for you to record the engine cranking and upload it for me to hear.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 5:48 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Joe, it turned out to be the motor. Put a borescope in it and found a valve all chewed up and the cylinder burnt. I appreciate your advice! Nice to be able to bounce things off of people.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 8:41 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

That isn't good news, but I'm glad to hear you got it figured it out.

Please feel free to come back anytime. You're always welcome.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 6:14 PM

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