1999 Ford Escort will not start engine turns over

1999 FORD ESCORT
144,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CJEMISON
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will not start engine turns over
Jan 18, 2010 at 8:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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
Jan 18, 2010 at 9:10 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check for spark
check fuel pressure
check timing belt
Jan 18, 2010 at 9:11 PM
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