Q: My 1994 ford van quit while driving, no warning. Will not start, cranks just fine. Replaced fuel pump, cap & rotor, no luck.

asked by on August 23, 2017

Was driving along for 80 miles when power cut out in my van. It would crank just fine but not start. No oil leak. Replaced fuel pump, cap & rotor, coil is next. What could be the problem.

My car has 224000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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