1998 Ford Escort 98 ford escort wont start

1998 FORD ESCORT
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SDBOUCHARD
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1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Manual 240000 miles

My escort has been running fine for a year, then i stopped at a store the other day and when i came back it didn't start. It would crank and crank but not start. I changed the fuel pump i can hear it run now when i put the key in 2nd position, but it still just cranks and wont turn over. I had a friend check and make sure it had spark and fuel injectors were getting gas. I also tried spraying starter fluid in the air filter and tried starting it that way, but still no luck! what could the problem be??
Feb 26, 2010 at 7:34 PM
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BLACKOP555
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how did your friend check for spark and fuel?

was spark and fuel pressure within spec?

you may have spark and fuel but it may not be hot enough, high enough pressure or not coming at the right time.

if thats all within specs check the vehicles compression
Feb 27, 2010 at 9:24 AM
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