1999 Ford Escort I connected the battery backwards

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1999 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i had a bad battery and replaced it but when I did I connected the battery backwards then when I realized my mistake I corrected the problem but not the car will not start it cranks but won't run I checked all the fuses and replaced what was blown but the car will not start where do I go from here please help
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 7:14 PM

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Tiny
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Are you getting spark and fuel to the engine?
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 8:20 AM
Tiny
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The car is NOT getting spark but is getting gass
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 8:14 AM
Tiny
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It could be many things. Have you checked to see if there is power to the coil?
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 1:38 PM

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