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Check circuit fuse. May be blown. If not take a rubber mallet a give fuel tank a medium smak in center while someone tries to start the car. If it momentarily starts then quits, the pump needs replaced. I was told this test trick by a mechanic.

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Q: Your 1998 mustang gt has not been running in 2 years the battery is new but the fuel pum-p does not seem to be working any suggestion's?
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