1998 Ford Escort Wont start

B_BROWN

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1998 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
164,000 MILES

I have a 98 escort zx2 and the engine will not start it cranks but no start. The motor turns freely. Timing belt is fine. Motor gets spark and fuel. I just installed fuel pump, fuell filter, coil pack, spark plugs, and a crank sensor since its been broke down. I have no clue what it could be

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you are getting spark and fuel, it should start. Have you actually checked fuel pump pressure? Also, is the spark a blue snaping spark? Finally, will it start with starting fluid?

Let me know.

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Monday, October 19th, 2009 AT 9:30 PM

B_BROWN

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Not yet. But the valve on the fuel rail shoots gas up on the hood. I took out the new spark plugs to see if they were fouled and I turned it over with the plugs out and gas came out of the cylinders. And the spark is blue and snapping. The only thing I can think of is that I lost compression or some sensor is tellin the computer to not let it start

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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 AT 12:46 AM

B_BROWN

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No ive tried starting fluid and it wont work

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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 AT 12:48 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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You may be getting too much gas. Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Also, you should check the compression to make sure there isn't a timing problem. If you need directions, let me know.

Joe

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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 AT 7:19 AM

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