Won't start

Tiny
OTGOODWRENCH
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  • 2001 LINCOLN LS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 76,000 MILES
The car turns over, sounds like it is going to start every once in a while but does not start. It is getting fuel. Has nothing to do with spark plugs, checked them out. Could you please give me some ideas. This is my only transportation, I cannot get to work, if I knew what was wrong I could fix it. Please help me.
Monday, February 4th, 2008 AT 11:04 AM

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Tiny
CESARR
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I am not a certified mechanic but I have a 2000 ls and had the same problem ...I fixed my problem by installing the non factory alarm ....just an idea , it solved my problem .

this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Sunday, May 4th, 2008 AT 6:55 AM
Tiny
TECH1JONES
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You checked the plugs. Did you check for spark?
The coils on this motor could in theory fire the spark if the plug was two blocks away. So good plugs a bonus but you need to know if you have good spark. Take one coil out. Get a spare sparkplug(DONT USE THE ONE OUT OF THE CYLINDER FROM THE COIL) the reason is if the fuel sprays out on the sparkplug and it ignites. Car goes up in flames(personal experience) ground the plug usually a wire or something touch the threads of the plug to metal, have a friend crank the car and watch and listen for spark. Should see bright blue spark and hear the snap

If you have good spark. And are getting good fuel pressure. The only thing left is compression. Take all the plugs out and run a compression test. Wright down your findings on paper and mark which cylinders. For future reference.
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Friday, November 20th, 2009 AT 11:24 AM
Tiny
SHEFFERSHAWN
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  • 2001 LINCOLN LS
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 101,000 MILES
Would the fuel pump be bad if it started and ran for 10 secs then died, now it will not start back. You can't even hear the fuel pump kick on and there is no pressure in the line. Would it possible be the fuel pump being loose or just went bad? It's cranking, but will not start up.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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You need to hear the fuel pump come on in order for it to produce pressure. If not Check the fuse and fuel pump relay then comeback with some results.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
SHEFFERSHAWN
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The fuse was checked, it's fine, the relay was reset, nothing.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
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BSDBRAD
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  • 2001 LINCOLN LS
  • 3.9L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
Was driving down highway and it just shut off. I got it back to my place. It cranks over but will not start. Used starting fluid still would not start. Where should I start to look to fix problem?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
HMAC300
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Try resetting security system first. See link. if still not starting scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
LINCOLNLS
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  • 90,000 MILES
Car has been sitting in a barn for 5yrs, put new fuel filter and battery in, it starts for 10-15 seconds then shuts off, and wont restart for a few days, it was almost out of gas I put 2new gallons of premium in, anyone have any help or places I could look? Dont really have the money to bring it in so any help would be much appreciated thanks, also how do I bleed the system? Also not sure if I posted in the right category lol
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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The fuel system is self bleeding and since could be started, the bleeding should be complete.

You need to check what is missing when it could not start, ignition sparks or fuel.

If fuel, you would need to test the fuel pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/section/troubleshooting-problems

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Our Diagnose link has a lot of information that are useful for those who wish to perform basic self diagnosis of vehicle faults. Above are the links that should be helpful.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
01LINCOLNLS
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I have a 2001 Lincoln LS 3.9 V8. It will turn over but will not start. The battery is brand new and so is the fuel filter. I can hear the fuel pump wind when the key is on. Ive gotten it to start twice but the engine knocks so I shut the car off. Ive had it since 84,000 miles (now has 130,000) and perform routine maintenance. I've had no problems accept I replaced two coil packs a while back. I ran OBDII but it wont give me numerical codes, it says OH C E EV something along those lines. I am stumpedany help is appreciated and I wont leave you hanging!
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)
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Are you getting oil pressure? If not, it will shut the engine down. You mentioned an engine knock. That is the first thing I would check.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:03 PM (Merged)

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