Crank no start issue

2000 FORD MUSTANG
150,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GARY A
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Turns but will not start.
Sep 20, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The first two thing I would check for is spark to the plugs and fuel to the engine. The easiest way to do this is to simply see if it starts for a couple seconds using starting fluid. If it starts and then stalls, it's a fuel related issue. If it does nothing, then it's likely ignition related.

Here is a link that you may find helpful also. Take a look through it. It discusses the most common causes of a crank no start condition.

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Sep 20, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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