Engine will not stay running

2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
15,000 MILES • 4WD
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JUSTIN356$+
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it starts up but only for about 5 to 10 seconds and shuts off.
Jul 6, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Chances are you are losing fuel pressure. Can you hear the fuel pump running when the key is turned on?

What I suggest is this. If you have a scanner or access to one, check to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes. Here is a quick video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw

I realize most people don't own a scanner, but oftentimes, a parts store will lend one to you.

Next, if there are no codes, the next thing I would check is fuel pressure. Here is a link that explains how that is done. You will need a fuel pressure gauge, but most parts stores will lend one to you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Let me know what you find. Also, let me know if this happened all at once.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
Jul 6, 2022 at 9:37 PM