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Taurus/Sable Starting or Stalling Problems
118 messages, Last post on Jan 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM
You are in the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable Forum.What is this discussion about? Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, Engine, Sedan, Wagon
#110 of 118 Re: 2007 Ford Taurus SEL [ken176] by stark1990
Aug 30, 2012 (11:50 pm)
Replying to: ken176 (Aug 26, 2012 10:01 am)
No, not yet. But they are finally getting somewhere. They let me drive it with the flight recorder for a few days. It stalls randomly so I didn't know when it would happen, but it seemed to happen after I filled up with gas and topped off. They took the flight recorder with the info on it and talked to Ford. I'm taking my car in next week and they are going to do some tests on it and once I figure out what it was/is I will post it on here.
#111 of 118 93 Mercury Sable, trouble cranking engine, rough idle, leakage by sablechapp
Sep 04, 2012 (8:32 pm)
I'm hoping someone can help me with my '93 Mercury Sable (V6 3.8L GS) It started today with no problems and I drove it to school and back home before going back to school. Two hours later, I try to start it and it clunks when trying to turn over. After a few times of the clunking, it starts but idles very rough and when I drove forward it was like I was driving over short bumps. Worse yet, in the headlights my brother sees a trail of fluid of some sort from the driver side, but no luck finding leaks tonight. Any help is appreciated.#113 of 118 1994 Mercury Sable No Start and/or Injector Pulse by jrowl
Sep 18, 2012 (6:59 am)
I have a 1994 Mercury Sable with a 3.8L that will not start. I have spark and car will run on starting fluid. Thought fuel pump at first but system has plenty of pressure. After checking the injectors I relized I do not have any injector pulse. Replaced the CCRM but still no injector pulse. Does anyone have any ideas?#114 of 118 2004 mercury sable ? by buckiejr
Nov 08, 2012 (9:32 am)
Went to the dollor store the other day came out started the 2004 mercury sable it started but died then it would not do anything thing not even turn over waited 30sec it stated up.#115 of 118 Re: 2007 Ford Taurus SEL [stark1990] by dnt2
Dec 15, 2012 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: stark1990 (Jul 04, 2012 11:49 am)
The reason that I joined today is to let you guys know how to fix this very frustrating vehicle computer reset problem. I fought the random crazy dash lights and stalling issue for over a year on a 2003 Taurus SES. IT IS A BAD DIODE IN YOUR ALTERNATOR Trust me on this. Replace the alternator. I did not want to post until I knew 100% this was it and after 12 months with no problems I can safely say that it is 100% fixed. I hope this helps I know that some people will still be skeptical as they have fought the problem for so long but if you replace the alternator and the problem continues then you have replaced with a alternator that also has a bad diode. The Guy at the local Autozone store found it with the store tester. I had been having it tested at Advance Auto parts and their machine did not show the bad diode. I wish I had written down the tester model for you sorry. I would go to several different stores and have them test for a bad diode in your alternator!! I searched for many hours on sites like this and NEVER found the definitive answer so here you go REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR and then have it tested to make darn sure you got a good alternator. Good Luck
- arnoldg86 (Jan 20, 2013 1:26 pm)
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#116 of 118 Re: 2007 Ford Taurus SEL [ken176] by dnt2
Dec 15, 2012 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: ken176 (Aug 26, 2012 10:01 am)
The reason that I joined today is to let you guys know how to fix this very frustrating vehicle computer reset problem. I fought the random crazy dash lights and stalling issue for over a year on a 2003 Taurus SES. IT IS A BAD DIODE IN YOUR ALTERNATOR Trust me on this. Replace the alternator. I did not want to post until I knew 100% this was it and after 12 months with no problems I can safely say that it is 100% fixed. I hope this helps I know that some people will still be skeptical as they have fought the problem for so long but if you replace the alternator and the problem continues then you have replaced with a alternator that also has a bad diode. The Guy at the local Autozone store found it with the store tester. I had been having it tested at Advance Auto parts and their machine did not show the bad diode. I wish I had written down the tester model for you sorry. I would go to several different stores and have them test for a bad diode in your alternator!! I searched for many hours on sites like this and NEVER found the definitive answer so here you go REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR and then have it tested to make darn sure you got a good alternator. Good Luck
#117 of 118 1997 Sable stalling out by buzzshipman
Dec 30, 2012 (2:41 pm)
I have a 1997 Sable that stalls out when you put it in gear. It doesn't happen all the time but most of the time. Then it won't start back up for a awhile. The check engine light was on and flashing and I had it checked which said it was the coil. I bought a new coil pack and even got a new battery since it was old. It still does this. The check engine light came back on after I drove it and then it just stalled out again.#118 of 118 Re: 2007 Ford Taurus SEL [dnt2] by arnoldg86
Jan 20, 2013 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: dnt2 (Dec 15, 2012 9:33 pm)
So if I take it to Advance have them check for a bad diode?
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