HELP,drug dealers 01 Town Car turns over wont start??

[cjdtc]

Help just overpaid for a drug dealers car out of DC Police auction got transported here is really nice came with a key wont start is at Ford dealer getting the serv tech thru the service writer mediocre responses they want to put in new fuel pump.. I know less than alot about cars but between the two of them they are probably 40 years old.. I asked them to cut new keys and get me a fob they think key is ok...Car has been towed probably 30 times since it was taken from undesirable; rear bumper all jacked up my local tow guy said it looks like they used a fork lift on the rear end, so I asked cheech and chong to chk switch in trunk?? I asked them the procedure they used to try and reset fuel pump switch in trunk could not get straight answer. I believe is key off and out of ignition go to trunk press button firmly go to car key in power up 5 seconds then off and out then back in to see if she will start?? Got the feeling they were insulted but also did not say yeah we did that exactly??? Does the button promeniently stick up when triggered and do you get a good down click switch or what??? I real love this car, sunroof my first one in 44 years, but dont want two Valvoline oil tech graduates working on my high end old used car...

I went for the car because she was a looker (on-line photos) Michelins were up holding air; rear end wasnt dragging; body nice; interior looked ok, factory rims matched, southern car fax out of Virginia, and I figured then engine is the cop car one or close to it with blob body and coomfy seats,,,

Any suggestion on all points would be of great help as my wife is beyond pissed that I bought a car on line financed it through our credit union and now it wont run!! Car is turning over, brand new battery..I have read up on thread through ltdtc on here wish I could have him go teach these two a lesson..

Kind Regards,

Chuck

[Blue)(Fusion]

When the key is initially turned to the ON position, you should hear the fuel pump turn on for 2-3 seconds priming the fuel pressure. If you do not hear this, the fuel pump is dead or not receiving power.

The fuel cutoff switch clicks down when reset. You'd know if it was up and cut off.

Check the fuel pump fuse. It is the number one fuse (top left, 20 amp fuse) when looking at the engine bay fuse box from the passenger side fender. Check the voltage at the fuel pump. Try supplying 12v to the pump bypassing the computer. If you hear it, it's working. If not, it's toast.

The fuel pumps on these cars aren't hard to replace, you can do it yourself. If the fuel tank is under half full, it can be done without spilling a drop. You do not have to drop the tank.

If it really was poorly towed/lifted, there may be damage to other components or the frame. Make sure the frame is not damaged or bent. It can be a serious issue if it is. Make sure the charcoal canister under the trunk is not damaged either - this can cause fuel vapors to leak and fail emissions as well as being dangerous.

[cjdtc]

thnks for the info it turned out to be the keys; the one cut at the impound lot was cut to just get in etc. Tech was talking me into a new $700.00 fuel pup when I asked him if he chkd the switch and he said he did that he tripped and reset then an old timer master tech came by overheard us and said hey ding dong chk the blinking light on the dash its the keys..honestly my eye was twitching and that neck knot was gripping down on my...Car salesmen, mechanics, or doctors who do I loothe the most..thnks again kind regards cjdtc

[danielsatur]

Check your local hardware store, some can do encryption keys for Ford for $60.

[mrd2001]

cjdtc, you forgot lawyers, and politicians.
Ace Hardware can set you up most likely.