1997 Lincoln town car does not want to start but the engine turns over and it has gas has been sitting for 6 months

Asked by Saul Apr 03, 2018 at 03:41 PM about the 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Turn the key to the ON position without turning over. Do u hear a whine noise coming from behind the back seat? if not, the fuel pump may have seized up from inactivity, a common problem with town cars. try this test a few times to be sure.

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Check the fuel pump relay, under the hood, 20A I think. It is a 20 dollar autozone part. I have driven Fords for 25 years and replaced a few relays. But I NEVER had to replace a pump.

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i have driven Fords and Lincolns for 25 years and have replace at least six fuel pumps. Easy job.

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