Every Morning I try starting my Ford Escort but every time I touch the accelerator it dies. What could it be?

Tiny
TIM88
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 64,000 MILES
Car ticks over very low
Thursday, December 8th, 2011 AT 11:45 AM

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Tiny
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Check your fuel pressure
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011 AT 1:09 PM
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This is a variable fuel pressure system so a straight pressure test may be inconclusive without a scan tool also. Is the check engine light coming on at all?
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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How do I check the fuel pressure?
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011 AT 2:32 PM
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Take it to a pro as they will have to use a pressure tester as well as scan tool
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011 AT 2:50 PM

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