my 94 escort would start but if i didnt keep the key on long enough for it to start, then try again..theres nothing as if a dead battery, but when i push start it it started. then it did it today

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Asked by GuruW97YY Apr 14, 2018 at 11:45 PM about the 1994 Ford Escort 2 Dr LX Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

did it today and it wont start, but it was turning over.what could it be?
PLEASE remember, im a woman who knows VERY little about cars,
simple language please. thank you.

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

it's 24 years old , if you're not mechanically inclined do you have someone that is going to crawl under and pull the starter ? you may want to look into something newer , that thing can turn into a money pit FAST

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