2001 Mercury Sable Fuel System Problem

72,000 MILES • V12 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TUA25241
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When I start my car the engine will crank but not turn over. If I repeadtly step on the gas it will occasionaly start. Once it gets started it will work but I still have to press the gas to start it, but if its sits idle for several hours,8+, it will be the same problem. However if I spray starting fluid into the air intake it will start right up. I had the fuel filter replaced after a suggestion, that helped for about a week. But the problem returned.
Nov 21, 2009 at 7:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure and test the coolant temperature sensor and clean out the idle air control valve
Nov 21, 2009 at 7:24 AM
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