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2007 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Heater, Spark.
Mileage: 92,000 miles.

Asked on December 26, 2012

Ford Taurus Engine Problem

in colder weather +5 to -20 i start my car and it will shut off ,again an again !! if i plug in the block heater for a couple hours and then start the car it runs fine !! what make the different for start up ???
Avatar Asked by Dale Lane

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Replied on December 26, 2012

A warm engine makes a lot of difference. I think most databases says to check a start and stall, the same as no start. So are you losing spark or fuel? Any applicable trouble codes?

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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