1997 Ford Taurus Taurus will not start

Tiny
GW1972
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 99,939 MILES
My wife was driving the car and she said it felt like it was running out of gas so she stopped and got gas. She restarted the car and drove a couple of miles and she said it felt like it wasn't getting any gas again. I went to where she was and could not get the car to fire. I had it towed and at home I tested the fuel pressure and it was in line with the specs. I also pulled the plug wires and it is getting a spark. Should I replace the ignition module or is there something else I should try first?
Saturday, August 29th, 2009 AT 12:47 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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  • 19,053 POSTS
With key on engine off fuel pressure should be 30"”45 PSI
pull wire of spark plug and test for spark
if spark OK at this point replacing module may not help
if spark weak or no spark suspect tune up

check for injector pulse
and do a code check
let me know
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Saturday, August 29th, 2009 AT 5:33 AM

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