With all car if you have fuel and spark then timing is your issue on a 1.5 L engine the timing belt has most likey jumped time. the good news is you can replace the belt pretty cheap(parts about $30) also you should check the igition module for function. your basically looking for timing control issues.
No
Yes
The engine size in a 96 Dodge Stratus is a 2.4 liter could have a 2.0L. It should say it right on the engine.
No, they do not interchange.
Had the same problem on my '00 4.7 liter. Turns out it was the throttle position sensor. Sensor was replaced at dealer problem disappeared.
No, they are not interchangeable.
distributor drive setting on a dodge ram 5.9 liter
No.
Dodge doesn't have a 4.8 liter engine so I am not sure that there is an answer.
My guess would be that motor is locked.
Idle is computer controlled and is not adjustable. If the idle is incorrect, you have a computer, sensor, wiring problem.
2007 was the first year but you could also get 5.9 diesel also