Q: Fuel pressure

asked by on April 24, 2017

My 2005 Ford Taurus cranks but won't turn over, and after changing my fuel pump and filter, it worked for a couple days then stops. I have done a tune-up as well as changing the starter.

My car has 125000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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