ignition shut it off, it will not start again?

1992 FORD TAURUS
250,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBBYS
car starts in one shot, stays on as long as i like. if i shut it off, it will not start again
Dec 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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When you say it will not start do you mean it will not crank over,(starter) or the starter works and the engine is cranking but it will not run? Please go over these two videos to get us started on fixing the problem.

Not cranking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY&t

Not starting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on. Ken

Dec 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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