1994 Ford Taurus wont start

try a starter

if it was the starter wouldnt it not be turning over? It turns over fin, just wont start.

[quote:45ac370836="simmonsv27"]if it was the starter wouldnt it not be turning over? It turns over fin, just wont start.[/quote:45ac370836]

Holding the gas pedal to the floor puts the computer in "clear flood" mode - that is the computer "thinks" that the engine is flooded, and shuts off the fuel! No fuel, no start!

Try this: do nothing more than turning the ignition switch. First, turn the switch to the "ON" position. Listen for the fuel pump. When the pump stops, turn the switch OFF. Then turn the key to the ON position, and after a second or two, turn it to the START position. Do NOT touch the pedal!! Turn the key ONLY!!

If this does not improve the starting, you need to check for spark and fuel pressure. But first, try it out as I have instructed. Post me with results. I will then try to instruct you further in diagnosis.

It still will not start, it has fuel pressure and fire, all plugs and wires are good. Fuel pump is coming on and working properly also. It still will not turn on

[quote:41189601a8="simmonsv27"]It still will not start, it has fuel pressure and fire, all plugs and wires are good. Fuel pump is coming on and working properly also. It still will not turn on[/quote:41189601a8]

Start by checking under the distributor cap. See that the rotor is in good shape, and has no carbon tracks on it. If there is any doubt, replace the cap and rotor. Check to see that the rotor is actually turning when the engine is cranked.

Keep in mind that the engine needs THREE things to run:

1) Compression
2) Spark - and at the right time and place.
3) Fuel and air mixture.

One of the three is not as it should be. There are many possibilities. I'll try to work you through the most common ones to begin with.

Does the engine sound normally when you are cranking it? If not, then a compression test is in order. A timing chain could have gotten loose enough to affect your valve timing. A compression test will show this.

Is the distributor rotor turning evenly? I have seen the gear on the distributor "apple core" and not fully engage the drive gear. This will cause the ignition timing to be wrong, and will cause the engine not to start.

Check throttle position sensor voltage. The sensor is located on the throttle body opposite the throttle cable connection. Without unplugging the connector, probe the GRAY wire with a YELLOW stripe. You can do this by inserting a straight pin into the connector alongside the wire. Check voltage to engine ground with a digital meter. With the ignition on and engine not running, and throttle closed, the voltage should be from .75 to 1.0 volts. Any higher indicates a bad sensor, and is turning off the injectors while you are trying to start.

This should get you started. Once again, post back with results, and if necessary, we can continue.

I took it to the shop today when it left me stranded in the middle of dropping the kids at school. The mechanic said its some temperature sensor thats bad and is making the car flood or something to that sort, I dont know but I hope he is right cause as the single mom of four I dont have the money for him to be wrong