[Jmecky]

My truck 2000 ford ranger had the same problem. Every other day it would not start, the pump would only kick on half the time. I figure sediment was jamming it. You can check the pump by putting the key in then putting it onto the on position, not the start position. Once in the on position you should hear the pump kick on. You need to be in a quite place. I replaced the fuel pump and make sure you change the fuel strainer, otherwise warranty on new fuel pump is void. The fuel pump is in the fuel tank, which means you got to remove the fuel tank. Do it on an empty tank and u will thank yourself.

Good luck