1999 Ford Contour Engine died while driving, won't restart

Tiny
TCARP03
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  • 1999 FORD CONTOUR
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
My car was running fine up until it died suddenly. I try to restart it and it turns but will not fire. I'm not sure what would cause this, and the engine has been very well maintained. I want to check out what I can before I take it to a mechanic. If the problem were the be electrical or a fuse, what should I do to check it? I don't know where the fuse would be located. Thank you for taking the time to help me out.
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Saturday, June 12th, 2010 AT 9:54 PM

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Tiny
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Lets do below for a start to determine if its fuel or spark related issue and get back with some results

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Sunday, June 13th, 2010 AT 4:38 AM
Tiny
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Sounds like it might be the timing belt.
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 AT 6:01 PM
Tiny
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Could be the timing belt, has happened to me 4 times on my Contour, everything else works fine, but the car won't start.
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Friday, May 18th, 2012 AT 6:58 AM

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