1996 Ford Taurus car starting problems

1996 FORD TAURUS
116,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TGREEN96
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When i start my car on cold days it starts hard I have to hold gas to floor to get car to start. then car will stall sometimes and takes a few minutes before it stays running. first time out with it in the day it will stall and start back up when your driving down the road. On warm or hot days it has no problems so far.
Feb 26, 2008 at 10:45 AM
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BLACKOP555
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I would like you to change your coolant temperature sensor.

you could test it if you know that your IAT sensor is good then you can compare the resistance between the two and they should be very close.
Feb 26, 2008 at 1:56 PM
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TGREEN96
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I will give it a try. Is the temperature sensor the same thing as a cold air sensor. I was told my car did not have one by the mechanic i bought the car from.Also what is the iat sensor and were can i locate the two. Im a single mom and i have worked on my own cars just need a little guidence. thanks
Feb 28, 2008 at 8:16 AM
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BLACKOP555
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IAT is the intake air temp sensor is located in the air box cleaner or in the intake manifold.

The temp sensor is known as the ECT engine coolant temp sensor, CTS coolant temp sensor, ETS engine temp sensor. just to name a few.
Feb 28, 2008 at 9:09 AM
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