i wass driving it sputtered a few times on way home from work the next day it wouldnt start i changed the fuel pump and now i found out that the old one was good its not getting juice to the pump or the plugs i put old spark plug on the wire and its not firing either any ideals would be appreciated

 

What year, motor, etc...

 

1997 ford ranger ext cab 4x4 4.0 5 speed

 

When you turn the key to Run, does your CEL come on?

If not, check the PCM fuse, then the PCM relay (swap it with another).

The PCM relay powers the fuel pump relay. And there is a PCM Power Diode, make sure it isn't loose. Tested with an ohmmeter, it will only have continuity in one direction (swap the meter leads).

Check the grounds on the block, radiator support and inner fenders.

Wiggle wires while watching the CEL or listening for the fuel pump.

 

i checked and swaped the fuses clean all the grounds and if i jump the fuel pimp relay with tester it will come on so i know its good but im not getting no fire to the plugs and can you tell me what the cel is that the check engine light i dont know its been on couple tears but was running fine till this