Engine doesnt start 1991 ford ranger

Check engine compartment fuse box FUSE 1 60 amp. If it checks ok then a failure of either the ignition switch, transmission range switch, or a break in any of the interconnecting wires.

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Assuming old-style setup (not sure when coil packs became standard), your task is to check that:
1. Battery power is on one lead of coil.
2. Other lead from coil is connected to points in distributor
3. Points do indeed connect and disconnect when engine turns
4. Condenser is ok (not shorted)
Check points gap when fully open. Bridge points when open and check for spark when you open that bridge connection.

You said,"My 1991 ford mustang has fire at the coil and the distributor but it will not start".
But, you did not mention what size Engine your mustang has nor the method you used to Check [said 'fire']
If the spark gets that far (to the distibutor) it is of no matter-IF it doesnt continue on from there then, OF COURSE it won't start. You started off on the right track, now all you need to do is Keep on going! What we need to find out is:
Is the 'fire' getting to the sparkplugs?
If not, then you will NOT HAVE combustion which is absolutely Necessary to 'fire off'/start your engine.
Also, you didnt mention what the 'fire' (i.e. spark) looks like. What color is the spark is it yellow-orange or cold hot blue white? Is it Well defined or sloppy and wide? Is it constant or is it erratic?

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Are you getting fire?have you checked your fuel filter and coil pack

if this is a 2.3 duel fire with the 8 spark plugson a 4cyl it needs a crankshaft postion sensor sorry to say hope it helps

Everything sounds good except where you put the rotor pointing at. at tdc the piston would have already fired. you need to readjust the distributor. also to get it sit in place you have to move the oil pump rod. just sounds like your one tooth off

You need to turn the engine over to find Top dead center,
Then remove the cap and see if the rotor is pointing to #1,Then verify the wires have started in that position and are rotating in the right direction.

first go to an auto partstore and have the code checked. most do it for free. could be coil, fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter or even a bad gas cap. but the dianogstic test should pin point the problem.

1991-1994 2.9L and 3.0L Engines Firing Order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1995 And Later 3.0L V-6 With DIS Ignition System Firing Order 1-4-2-5-3-6
4.0L Engines Firing Order: 1-4-2-5-3-6 DIS Ignition System