my 1997 ford escort been sitting up it needed a new fuel pump so i put one in but it just turn over want start any answer someone

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Asked by wildlilcurt May 27, 2012 at 05:59 AM about the 1997 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Did you check to make sure there is power to the pump? There is a relay box under the air intake that contains relays for PCM, Fuel Pump and A/C. If the FP relay has failed you'll need to replace that box. You'll need the numbers off of it and your best shot is to get it directly from Ford. I found this out the hard way and I was a parts man at the time! Good Luck!

did you change the fuel filter? check for spark ?

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You mean no spark? If so, check for crankshaft and/or cam sensor failure. More than likely crankshaft as that's what controls the spark. Could also be the above mentioned box as that controls power to the PCM as well.

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