Intermittent cranks but spits and sputters then shuts off

Tiny
BRANDON WILLIAMS4
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  • 2014 FORD FUSION
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,600 MILES
My car will crank one day then the next day it crank but spit and sputter then shuts off will only turn over. I can hear the pump kick on when I turn the key over.
Saturday, October 31st, 2020 AT 6:59 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

The first thing I would check is the fuel pressure. Sounds like you might have a weak or failing fuel pump that is not supplying adequate pressure. Also, By chance is the cars check engine light on? Here are two tutorials showing what is involved for checking fuel pressure and check engine light codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

If you don't have access to a code reader-scanner or a fuel pressure tester most auto parts store have a tool loaner program and can rent you one. I've attached the fuel pressure specifications below. Get back to us after performing these tests and we can then properly diagnose this issue especially if the check engine light is on. Let us know the check engine light codes if any. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Saturday, October 31st, 2020 AT 7:34 PM

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