96 Windstar cranks over but wont fire/catch

1996 FORD WINDSTAR
300,500 MILES
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I drove my van to the store the other day and when I got back out to start it it sounded like it was going to start just fine but it just wouldn't catch/fire. The gas was really low so I filled a jerry can with $4.50 gas at $ 1.20/litre and that didn't do anything. I am broke but have 2 kids to get to school so I am praying this will be an affordable diagnosis and fix. Also, I brought the van for an oil change about a month ago and they said it needs a new battery. I have experienced battery issues since then twice but the first time it just ended up starting and then about a week later it happened again and I just kinda tightened the cable and it worked right away. That was about a week ago. Please any ideas would be so greatly appreciated.
Apr 10, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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