Why won't my truck start

Asked by Baller0430 Nov 15, 2017 at 10:23 AM about the 1999 Ford F-150 XLT Extended Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It was running started to backfire and it died while
idling and now won't start it just turns over sounds
like it's starving for fuel

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do you hear the fuel pump prime the system when you hit the key ? test for proper spark and fuel pressure , make sure injectors are firing , pour a little gas in the throttle and see if it fires up , check fuel pump for good ground before replacing it

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