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Why my car takes forever to start?

Tiny
CORY_TOYA
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  • 2002 LINCOLN LS
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 94,000 MILES
I have a 2002 lincoln ls and when I got to start the car it cranks for awhie and then after 7 sec. It finally turns over. And when it turns over I get a strong fuel smell. I took it to get checked out but they said the car is fine and when I go to start it back up it does the same thing. This only happens when the car has been sitting for over 20 min. But when I hope out and right back in I have no problems starting it up. Can somebody please let me know what is going on with my car. I dont want to have to blow this thing up.
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Monday, December 17th, 2007 AT 4:35 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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When was it last tune-up?

Get the engine coolant temperature sensor and the fuel pressure check.
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Monday, December 17th, 2007 AT 4:59 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hmm to me it sounds like the fuel pressure sensor is bad is, I would remove the sensor and replace it with a new unit, here is the location of the sensor which is on the fuel rail. This guide can help as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

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