car will crank but wont

Asked by collinsgirl Mar 16, 2011 at 07:07 PM about the 1998 Ford Contour

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Start. Was told to try fuel shut off switch but can't press in. What could it be

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Katrina answered 13 years ago

gotta determine whether it is a spark or fuel issue. check for fuel pressure at the rail.

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