Turns over no start?

1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
123,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTHONY7389
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I have the car listed above sat in the driveway for 8 years. I've pretty much replaced all parts to fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coil pack, battery, alternator starter/ignition relay, 02 sensors, and it sounds like it wants to start it just doesn't for some reason.
Sep 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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This problem is going to be lack of compression, fuel or spark. I would try starting fluid first. Here is a great video that shows what to do to see which system is not working:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

Please get back to me so I can help you.
Sep 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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