Engine will start but shuts off immediatly. Can you help me?

1999 FORD RANGER
55,000 MILES
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TIMOTHYHARDING
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1999 Ford ranger 4WD 3.0 Liter
Engine will start but shuts off as soon as I return the key to the on position (from Start position).
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check fuel pressure first..
Roy
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like possibly a bad ignition switch.
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If the fuel pump wasnt running with the engine running it would shut off instantly.
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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