I have a 2003 Ford Taurus with 40000 miles on it. It just started doing this, when I'm driving the engine shuts down randomly. Usually it happens when I'm braking/sitting still, and it completely shuts off, and all the lights on the dashboard come on. I have to put it in park, take the keys out, and put them back in to get the car running again. I think it 'tries' to shut down while I'm driving on the highway, etc, but whenever this happens, only the ABS light comes on.
The other day, I was driving down the highway and a hubcap came flying out of nowhere, hit my hood, and bounced off my windshield. The damage wasn't too bad, only a small dent in the middle of my hood and some paint scratches. It didn't puncture the hood or anything like that. The car didn't have the shutting down problem before, so this might have something to do with it.
I also have to get my brake pads and discs replaced. This may be completely unrelated.
The other day, I was driving down the highway and a hubcap came flying out of nowhere, hit my hood, and bounced off my windshield. The damage wasn't too bad, only a small dent in the middle of my hood and some paint scratches. It didn't puncture the hood or anything like that. The car didn't have the shutting down problem before, so this might have something to do with it.
I also have to get my brake pads and discs replaced. This may be completely unrelated.
Nov 19, 2009 at 8:32 AM
