1993 Ford Taurus Taurus SHO won't start

1993 FORD TAURUS
186,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
RAZBARRY
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I have a 1993 Taurus SHO 3.2l Automatic. It has 186,000 miles. The car starts worse and worse getting to the colder weather, and now it just killed and will not start. I know it needed o2 sensors, but it has always started(fired). Now it just cranks over and over and will not fire. I checked a spark plug and no spark, I do smell fuel? Please Help!
Nov 30, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
BLACKOP555
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 10,386 POSTS
check all spark plugs for spark with a spark tester not just by grounding out the plug.

should be bright, blue and well defined.

let me k now what you find.
Nov 30, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Avatar
RAZBARRY
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
Where can I get a spark tester? Have never used one. I am pretty mechanically enclined. I did not ground the plug, just pulled it and connected it to the spark plug wire and cranked it. I will say all plug holes are full of oil as usual... Can I test the coil pack? Its just odd that all of a sudden it killed and wont start at all?
Nov 30, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Avatar
BLACKOP555
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 10,386 POSTS
you have to ground it or it wont spark.

you can get a spark tester at any auto part store. be sure to hook it to a good clean ground.
Dec 1, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Avatar
RAZBARRY
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I do not have spark... Would a code reader tell me if the coil pack, ignition module or the computer is faulty? Next step?
Dec 4, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Avatar
BLACKOP555
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 10,386 POSTS
not really like that, it will give you a code and you can infer what ones are wrong, but it wont tell you specifically whats wrong.

you have to find that stuff out yourself by testing.
Dec 4, 2008 at 8:07 PM
Avatar
RAZBARRY
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
Can I test the coil pack to see if it is faulty?????
Dec 7, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Avatar
BLACKOP555
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 10,386 POSTS
yes you can. but i usually just put in a better quality high performance one, not really that expensive and saves the testing hassle and youll get better performance.

if you want i can get you some information on testing?
Dec 13, 2008 at 9:13 AM
Avatar
RAZBARRY
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I did a lot of testing and have come to the conclusion it may be the Computer. I tried a code reader and it wont even connect to the EEEC IV. I also noticed a 10 amp Ignition coil fuse has blown. I havent replaced it yet. Could a blown ignition coil fuse make the fuel pump not operate? Or maybe more fuses and circuits blew? where does a guy go from here
Dec 30, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Avatar
BLACKOP555
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 10,386 POSTS
cant remember, but your vehicle may take the ignition signal directly from the coil so that when cranking the vehicle the pump will turn on and stay on.

have you checked the fuel pump relays/

replace the fuse as it wont run without that anyways. wont get spark.
Dec 30, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.