1998 Ford Taurus

1998 FORD TAURUS
121,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WALLDOG
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the car cranks fine and run at park and neutral like is new but as soon as you put it gear the car stalls out .Put a different mass flow sensor in and still problem.Going to try tps sensor next then the IAC valve then the range sensor unless you have a better possibilty.
Nov 26, 2008 at 6:30 AM
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RENAUDTN
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You probably have either the AXOD, AXOD-E or AX4S Ford transmission in your car; ford has had a lot of problem with those.
Start by checking for codes; it may help to pinpoint your problem.
Have you checked your ATF?

You probably need to have a Ford transmission tester connected to your car to troubleshoot your transmission.
You could have a problem with your shift solenoids, OSS Sensor, TCC solenoid, TSS sensor, bad pump bearing... this are just a small list of what may be causing your problem.

Don't waste your money shotgunning parts. Save it to have your car diagnosed at a ford dealer.
If you have a scanner that can read sensors input, check that.

Unless you find a DTC with a scanner to put you in the right direction, I would take it to a dealer to have it inspected.
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:39 PM
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WALLDOG
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thanks renaud I think i'll take the advice and let the dealer dianose the problem then I'll fix it.
Nov 26, 2008 at 4:46 PM
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