2000 Ford Taurus Engine Start-Up

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BEVERLY HAYES
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Engine Performance problem
2000 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic 75,000 miles

Our Taurus will start and run fine to our destination but, when we get back in the car, it will not start. After leaving it sit for a couple of hours, it then will start. We have replaced the alternator and the battery. What do you think is the problem?
Jan 19, 2010 at 4:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it happens do below immediately,do not wait for nothing. To determine whether it's a fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems
with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing
belt/chain
Jan 19, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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