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1999 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel injector, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 10,000 miles.

Asked on December 25, 2012

Ford Taurus Engine Problem

Engine is trying to turn over but takes several tries before it starts.
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Replied on December 25, 2012

check fuel pressure. it may be bleeding off pressure while it sits.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 5, 2013

As I recently discovered, another possibility may be the C.P.S.
Cam Position Sensor tells the PCM when to activate the fuel injectors, and is one of the major undiagnosed faults for hard starts and engine stumbles.

Usually you will get a "check engine" code but not always.

Tiny Answered by robertdebeaux
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