1997 ranger won't start

i have a 1997 ranger and i came to a stop sign, my truck died. When i try turn the key over the truck tries to start but i get nothing. fuel filter has been changed about months ago. I unhook the filter and turned the key on to check the fuel pump. it was good i had a good flow. is the oil gauge suppose to rise when you try turn the ingition on because mine doesn't.

I have the same problem and same question about oil gauge?Did you already fix it i sure need some help,right now going to do a complete tune up to see if that help,it happen exactly as yours and same symptons,if yours fixed help me out,thanks

you mite wonna check you timing belt. same thing happend to me came to a stop and it just died. timing belt broke.