4show

It had a intermittent running problem, now it won't run at all. I think it was because I washed the engine and got moisture in where it shouldn't have been, but maybe not and it's just a coincidence. If it was moisture, I thought it would have dried out long before a few months had passed? It has got to the point where it just won't fire up at all. I'm guessing that it may be a crank sensor? Any suggestions to help me from taking this gem to the dealer?

Bert

Have you checked for fuel pressure? Or spark while cranking?

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4show

Thank you Bert, I'll try those suggestions.

4show

Hey Bert, I checked for spark and got some. As far as fuel pressure, I hope I have the right fittings to connect the gauge to the Escape. Can I do that by myself if it's not running? Thank you...

Bert

When you turn the key on do you hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds. It should come on every time you turn the key to run before starting it. That will tell you if the pump is running. Has the fuel filter been changed?

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4show

Thanks Bert, I pulled and switched the relay with another, I noticed a noise in what seemed to be the engine compartment that sounded fuel related when I reconnected the fuel pump relay. Will the pump make noise every time you turn on the ignition even if it has built up pressure? We have had the Escape for 6k miles and have not yet changed the fuel filter. Should I change it to eliminate the possibility of a dirty filter? The Escape was dealer serviced prior to us buying it. Thanks...

Bert

The filter usually won't get plugged all at once and cause a no start condition. The pump should run every time no matter what the pressure is. It only runs for a few seconds so you have to listen close.

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4show

Thank you Bert, It has been an intermittent no start problem that gradually evolved into a WON'T start problem. Finally now maybe we can tract this down. My daughter has been stranded many times and I'm the bad guy. I'll go listen for the pump. I don't hear the pump because there is a loud buzzing sound when you turn the key on. Can you tell me how to disconect the buzzer? Thanks...

4show

Come to think of it Bert, It has never just died out at any time. It has only been an intermittent no start until now that it's a definite NO START. Thanks...

k9byte

It sounds like Bert might know this better than I do, but I believe the fuel pump is located in the fuel tank. I you're listening from the front you may be hearing the pressurizing, but not the actual pump. Is that right, Bert?