2002 Ford Taurus PROBLEMS STALLING WHILE DRIVING

2002 FORD TAURUS
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAWNASW
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i started having problems about a month ago - i left with the car as i was going around the block and it was like it had no power and it was like it was going to stall. I barely made it to the garage a few blocks away. Powering out like going to stall.

The suggested i change the gas filter. That seemed to fix - or so i thought.

Then i was going through and intersection first thing in the morning, and it stalled as i was driving. Had to be pushed to the side of the road. WOuld not re start.

THen tried it and did start - went right to a garage and they tested battery fine - they said my alternator had to be replaced. So 400.00 later.

Less than a week later i had the same problem. Back to Canadian Tire - tested again - battery not good.

A couple of days ago - the same thing happened. So the same garage can find nothing wrong.

What the heck is the problem???

Thanks
Nov 29, 2009 at 11:38 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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If it stalls and will not crank
you check charging system, battery and battery terminals
if stall and will crank but no start
need to check fuel pump and fuel pressure
check for spark
always you should start by checking the codes if cranks and no start
good luck
Nov 29, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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