4218 has spark and fuel, but won't start??? - Cars & Trucks

Check to see if you have fuel to the rail, if not you have to reset your fuelpump safety switch or a bad fuel pump.

If you have fuel, check your spark.
No spark check your timing belt.

you either have no spark , check spark plugs, or fuel pump isnt working , dont know the year of your lincoln but it could possibly be a fuse for your fuel pump ..

check see if you getting spark if not.have vechicle code scan could have faulty ECM .faulty camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor.make sure engine has been tuned up.replace fuel filter change spark plugs and wires. before engine can run need fuel and spark.either one not working car will not crank.

There are two basic reasons for not starting - no spark or no fuel, both of which are controlled by the ECM. You need to check error codes and these items - for the spark, test it at the cylinder 1 sparkplug; for the fuel check the pressure (if too high or low, problem!).

If this is a sudden occurrence and nothing suspicious happened prior, you most likely lost either gas or spark to the engine. You need to check for both.

Do you hear the fuel pump in the gas tank buzz on for a couple of seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON? Unless the fuel pump turns on and puts gas under high pressure at the fuel injectors, the engine cylinders won't get gas to start. Correct fuel pressure is crucial to know if you have a fuel pump (or fuel filter) problem. If the pressure is correct, it is probably not a fuel problem but a spark problem, although there are less common instances where a fuel injector circuit may malfunction.

The ignition system not producing spark at the spark plugs is the other common problem of no starts. Buy a cheap spark tester at a parts store, plug it into one of your spark plug wires, then crank the engine over and watch for a strong blue spark. You might need a helper to do this. If you see a consistent spark, the ignition system is probably good, although you should probably check more than just one plug wire-sometimes one bad ignition coil in a coil pack will cause no starting. Good luck.

Are the plugs wet with fuel?
Check for spark. No spark? it may be the ignition module.

Plugs dry and spark present? No fuel?Spray a little starting fluid and see if it will run on that.
Then check pump fuses and for fuel pump noise.

GIVE IT A SHOT OF STARTING FLUID IN INTAKE IF IT RUNS FOR A MINUTE THE CONTROLER FOR INJECTIORS HAS PROBLEMS IF NOT CHECK FOR SPARK AT SPARK PLUGS THIS WILL TELL YOU REALLY WHAT SYSTEM YOUR HAVEING PROBLEMS WITH. USALLY IF THERES FUEL AT INJECTORS ITS A SPARK PROBLEM GOOD LUCK

Sounds like it may be the spark plugs. If you have a spark maybe a fuel filter is clogged? Hope all goes well!

you need to determine if its a no spark or no fuel problem.check to see if you have spark at the plug.if so then you will need to see if its getting fuel.check this when it won`t start as when its working its pointless.to check for fuel you can spray intake cleaner into the intake when it won`t start,if it does then stalls when it has burnt what you sprayed then its a fuel problem.the pressure will have to be checked with a gage to get a proper reading.the pressure should be about 35 lbs.pumps are a common problem with this year.if no spark then you will have to find what component is causing the no spark.

i would check the fuse for the fuel pump and the relay.