1997 Ford Taurus Repair Question
Topics covered: Starter, Engine, Wont start.
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Asked on February 14, 2011
Car died in reverse and wont start now
Was backing up in driveway and started to get stuck so put it in drive and car died. Its a 97 ford taurus. had starter tested and replaced next day and still wont start. it was only running about 6 minutes. I was told engine seized up but find it hard to believe. what could it be and what should i try to do to get it running
Asked by tammyrlnAnswer
Replied on February 14, 2011
PLEASE HELP ME. I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE CAR ALL DAY AND NOT 1 PROBLEM AND WITHIN6 MINUTES OF BACKING UP OUT THE DRIVEWAY PUTTING ON BRAKE AND AW SOON AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT DIED. THAT WAS A WEEK AGO. REPLACED THE STARTER AND STILL WONT START. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO CHECK AND HOW AND IF THE MOTOR SEIZED UP ON ME
Replied on March 22, 2011
Is the starter working? If so, check to see if you are getting spark and fuel to the engine. For directions, see our homepage under the DIY section.
