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Well it takes 3 things for an engine to run,fuel,air and fire. I would start checking the fuel pump output first as you said it had fire

timing belt broke if you checked all the fuel,air,fire

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OUT OF GAS,COMPUTER UNDER THE HOOD IS OUT,TIMMING IS OFF,

OUT OF GAS,COMPUTER UNDER THE HOOD IS OUT,TIMMING IS OFF,

See if has spark..might just be an ignition coil..just had same problem on 95 f150 ..if gas in oil .you'll smell it on dip stick.. when was last time changed out plugs/cap/rotor/.. if not cranking either battery /starter gone bad.. have someone turn key on while ya listen close by gas tank .. see if fuel pump is kickin in.. if is then go back to spark/timing issue.. definite spark timing if smell gas in oil.. change your oil..thendo full tune up ..plugs wires cap rotor..and coil.. my 95 f150 Ignition coil just went.. had just started it before and it caught 2nd 3rd revolution.. 2 second crank..

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Try disconnecting the wiring from the module on the distributor and spraying the contacts with WD40. It worked on my 86 ranger.

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There are several reasons why a 1990 Ford Ranger won't start or turn over. The truck may need plugs, the starter may need replaced, or the battery may be dead.

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I tyried to start the truck.But I HAVE NO fire going to the plugs.

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Problem is likely the Engine Control Computer.

About $60 at O'Reilly Auto Parts.

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Check for proper fuel pressure & spark

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