1996 Ford Contour Wiil not start

1996 FORD CONTOUR
147,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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FALCON418
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I have a 2.5L V6 Ford Contour, 96' with 147000 miles on it. Yesturday I was leaving for work when the car stalled and refuses to restart. The car started normally first thing in the morning and made it about 4 blocks. I had just filled up with fuel from a BP station the night before and stopped several times before parking for the night. When the ignition is turned on the starter engages and turns the motor but will not start. Fuel filter has been changed recently and I have spark going to all 6 cylinders. I think this may be a fuel pump issue but can not find the fitting to test pressure. Any ideas?

Thank you.
Apr 16, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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SMAAG
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First question is the MIL on? If so what codes is the computer sending?

If not, the first thing to check is your fuel pump working. Turn on the key and listen for a whiring sound from the back seat area. It should only last a few seconds and will happen every time you turn the key to the "ON" position. If you do not hear a noise, it may be the fuse, the fuel inertia cut-off switch or a defective pump. If you do hear the noise the next step is spark. Pull one of your spark plugs, connect it back into the lead and rest it against the engine. I found that the engine lift eye works great. Have someone crank the engine and watch the plug. If it doesn't spark there are a number of things that could be causing this. Usually all cable don't go bad at once, but if you are capable check the resistance. Cables typically have a resistance of 4,000 - 6,000 Ohms per foot. If they check out OK then it may be the ingnition pack.
Apr 22, 2009 at 8:55 PM
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