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#2840 of 2996 Re: 2002 Ford Taurus kills upon acceleration [meeka] by ilive2ride

Jun 18, 2008 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: meeka (Mar 03, 2008 3:14 pm)
Geez you would think it was the serpentine belt from the way it sounds (your water pump wouldn't turn so it would get hot very quickly, and your alternator wouldn't turn so the light would come on). Stupid question, but are all of the pulleys turning?
 
Next thing... as far as your car not wanting to run... your car's computer is very sensitive, and if the electronics are not just right it will act like you describe - start but not have enough juice to move. If your battery starts going bad your alternator will work overtime trying to keep it charged and will kill itself in the process. If your car has to run on the battery alone it will run like what you describe. Change them both out at the same time.
 
Hey, just throwing out ideas here, hope it works though still not sure about why the overheating. Best of luck... k

#2841 of 2996 Re: 2000 Taurus, blown engine [lilsuzy] by ilive2ride

Jun 18, 2008 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: lilsuzy (Jul 21, 2005 11:34 am)
You did say you drove the car to the dealership right? So the car wasn't totally gone yet and you didn't imply that it got their by the skin of its teeth.
 
So let me guess... the bad news either made them wealthy in repair fees or it convinced you to look at their selection of new or used cars while you were there. If you bought one from them, wouldn't it have been interesting to learn how much money they had to put into fixing up your old car - once they got it from you for a song (after telling you it needed a new engine I don't guess they gave you much for a trade in).
 
I know this is late in coming, but for those who read this post later... I had a friend with a newer Bronco. It started running a bit rough so he took it to our local Ford Dealership in Titusville, FL (you know who you are). They gave it the once over and gave him an estimate of $5,800 to make it run right.
 
After my friend woke up on the floor after his heart attack, he drove it home and that weekend took it to a friend of his who worked at a Ford Dealership in Georgia. The Bronco needed less than $100 dollars in parts and it ran as good as new. So don't you believe everything you're told even if you're at what should be a reputable repair shop (especially a new or used car dealer where you're going to pay through the nose anyway). Buyer beware.

#2842 of 2996 Battery Light by ss3251

Jun 18, 2008 (5:31 pm)

The battery light on my dash lights up, but I don't know why.
I changed the battery and the cables, but still it lights up.
Any Ideas??
Would this have to do with alternator??
2001 Ford Taurus SE
 
Also,
Serpentine belt had been squeeking, so I replaced that at same time as battery and cables..

#2843 of 2996 Re: Battery Light [ss3251] by thegraduate

Jun 19, 2008 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: ss3251 (Jun 18, 2008 5:31 pm)
Yes; the indicator light that looks like a battery will typically indicate a problem with the charging system in most vehicles. Charging system = alternator.

#2844 of 2996 Re: Battery Light [ss3251] by thegraduate

Jun 19, 2008 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: ss3251 (Jun 18, 2008 5:31 pm)
Yes; the indicator light that looks like a battery will typically indicate a problem with the charging system in most vehicles. Charging system = alternator.

#2845 of 2996 2000 Taurus front stabilizer bar by mc_cater

Jul 02, 2008 (1:47 pm)

Hi, I am new to the site but did try looking up my problem but couldn't find anything.
My interlocking front stabilizer bar is loose. I did talk to the dealership and they said to replace it and then I talked to someone else and they said that it could be tightened and another mechanic told me it wasn't actually needed and to ignore it. What should I actually do about it?
 

#2846 of 2996 My repair history / 2001 Taurus SES by sidmanm

Jul 18, 2008 (4:27 am)

So, I'm interested in your thoughts on this as before I bought the Taurus in '01, I had only leased cars.
Here is the repairs that I have had since the car rolled off the lot, minus battery / tires / routine maintenance:
date odometer repair
6/10/2005 60306 Transaxle Seals
8/7/2006 79919 Transmission clogged
2/6/2007 89649 front stabilizers, struts, coils
2/6/2007 89642 rear break service, washer service, stabilizers
4/4/2007 94999 tie rod, ball bearings
4/10/2007 95288 front spring coils (recall)
10/22/2007110142 rear drums replaced
5/29/2008 124963 Serpentine belt, upper and lower hoses replaced
7/17/2008 129900 new front struts (does not include new tire)
 
A few obvious things -
- I drive a car, I don't know how to fix it.
- Either a dealership or a Goodyear Gemini Car care facility have touched it.
- Lots of highway driving - probably 85% of the miles are highway....
- Odo currently reads 129931.
- OEM parts still in place include alternator, starter, and fuel pump
 
My questions:
- is this "typical" wear and tear?
- Since end of warranty, almost $3,700 was spent on repairs (not maintenance, such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc.). All of these repairs, except for the clogged transmission, were "pre-emptive" where the tech strong suggested that this be addressed. This seems high, but I do not know...
 
For what it is worth, I have never had the car break down because the maintenance has been steady, and the repairs were done to prevent a failure that would halt the car.
 
Thanks for your thoughts!
 
Michael

#2847 of 2996 Re: My repair history / 2001 Taurus SES [sidmanm] by nvbanker

Jul 18, 2008 (8:37 am)

Replying to: sidmanm (Jul 18, 2008 4:27 am)
Sounds about right for a domestic car, not out of line at all for that mileage. If you want double the dependability, pay nearly double the price, and get a Camry - you'll spend about the same because the parts are more, but less will need to be replaced in the same amount of mileage.
 
Breaks, BTW are spelled Brakes.

#2848 of 2996 Re: My repair history / 2001 Taurus SES [nvbanker] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 20, 2008 (9:27 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jul 18, 2008 8:37 am)
I'd agree. Those repairs sound about right for the mileage. Some people might tell you that they didn't have to do those things, but often those people just drive around with weak struts, leaking seals,etc. and don't even notice, or care. I couldn't tell you all the "great running used cars" I see where I can add up $2000 in repairs without even getting dirty looking around.
 
Sounds like you give your car what it needs, and it costs something to keep a car in top notch running condition. Deferred maintenance would have allowed you to extend some of those repairs, like the seals, the struts, stabilizers, shocks, belts, etc., but then you'd have one of those cars that is in the wrecking yard at 125,000.

#2849 of 2996 99 Taurus O2 Sensors by fordblue1

Jul 25, 2008 (12:49 am)

PLEASE HELP
   3.0 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Where is it?

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