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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
#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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