Shut off while driving will not start

2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
206,124 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRUEDEE90
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My vehicle stalled on me as I was driving down the highway. Tried everything to get it back up and running. Had the battery check and alternator check. It still won't turn over.
Dec 7, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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KASEKENNY
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When you say it will not turn over do you mean you turn the key and nothing happens? Or do you mean it cranks but will not fire? Many people get these confused but they are very different issues.

If it is a crank no start (turns over but does not start) then I suspect the crank sensor is the issue. However, we need to check for fuel and spark. Check for fuel by seeing if it starts with starting fluid in the intake. Check for spark by pulling a spark plug and reconnecting to the ignition and holding it against the block to see if there is spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let me know what you find and we can go from there. Thanks
Dec 8, 2019 at 6:35 PM