1993 v6 3.0L 122K miles stalls, bucks hesitates

1993 FORD TAURUS

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I have a 93 taurus w/ 122k original miles. I drove it down the e. coast and it got 30MPG and ran like a champ. Now it has problems where it hesitates alot, bucks like a denver Bronco and usually dies. It always starts up again, though. The check engine light comes on about once every 10 days, stays on for about 1/2 mile and then goes out. I almost suspect a vac leak as it started out being a little hesitation at first and now I'm almost afraid to drive it. I took it to Pepboys who said to take it to a ford dealer and put it on a breakout box. I'm kind of afraid of what that'll cost. They also told me that I would just be throwing parts at it til I get the right one. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Nov 14, 2007 at 1:54 PM

TAURUSWHEEL

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Find a local autoparts store that will read your pcm for stored codes, i'm surprised Pepboys didn't do it..a breakout box is not needed unless so-called pinpoint tests are run, which are not until whatever issue is indicated by the check light, is attempted to be resolved.. in a lot of instances, it is still not needed.. if you get, say a code for the egr pressure sensor, makes more sense just to initially replace the sensor then paying a qualified repair shop to diagnose further, if new part doesn't solve the issue, then further testing is certainly warranted.. the advice about not wasting $$$ on uncertain part replacement is very good though

Nov 14, 2007 at 6:32 PM

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