1986 Ford Taurus not starting

Tiny
IAN OLD ARK
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  • 1986 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
My 1986 wagon wont start up after driving in traffic and ideling for some time. It takes about an hour or cooled down before it will start again. Otherwise this car starts and runs great. I have tried a few things but cant completly find whats wrong. Any suggestions?
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 10:51 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Next time it dies out don't wait for an hour do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Saturday, February 14th, 2009 AT 10:54 PM

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