Why won't my 96 Ford Windstar 3.8L, not start?

Tiny
SHANTEL_81
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  • 1996 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 190,000 MILES
96m 3.8L Ford Windstar was running, had a miss in it, so I changed plugs and wires, double checked firing order, thought I might have firing order wrong, got opinions on firing order, all opinions are the same, it turns over, makes popping sound through exhaust, but will not start.
Saturday, February 11th, 2012 AT 8:44 PM

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Tiny
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Check timing, check fuel pump pressure, make sure you are getting spark to the plugs.
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Saturday, February 11th, 2012 AT 8:45 PM
Tiny
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It is getting spark to the plugs, so does that mean it is out of time?
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Saturday, February 11th, 2012 AT 9:07 PM
Tiny
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Make sure you have fuel to it
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Saturday, February 11th, 2012 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
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It is getting gas and fire both, so would it be the timing change on van.
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Saturday, February 11th, 2012 AT 9:14 PM
Tiny
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A mechanic can check it before you replace it. I would recommend checking the injectors to make sure they are getting power.
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Sunday, February 12th, 2012 AT 3:13 AM

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