Could automatic transmission failure cause a no start problem?

2002 FORD FOCUS
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MONTANADAN
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While driving as I went to accelerate car suddenly felt as if it slipped into neutral. I coasted to a stop & turned off car. Now the car won't start. Starter spins and engine turns over but will not start. I'm pretty mechanical but I'm disabled and haven't dealt with a fwd transaxle before and not sure where to start. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Jul 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like the engine stalled. i would have that checked first as you said it cranks and will not start. it may have either a bad fuel pump or a possible timing belt failure

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Apr 2, 2018 at 8:34 PM
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