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Shuts off while driving?

Tiny
MATTJH123
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  • 2012 FORD TAURUS
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  • 2WD
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  • 115,000 MILES
My car will turn off when driving, so far only in town driving. I pull over and it will re-start. Runs and idles fine. I have replaced the fuel control module and fuel pump.
Thursday, January 12th, 2023 AT 9:15 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When it stalls do you have spark, and will it run on starting fluid? If not, I would run the codes and if none come up, I would replace the crankshaft angle sensor which can cause this issue. Check for spark video.

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Here is the location of the crankshaft angle sensor and how to change it out in the images below. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2023 AT 5:45 PM
Tiny
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That fixed it. Thank you for the help!
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Monday, January 23rd, 2023 AT 7:16 AM
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KEN L
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Monday, January 23rd, 2023 AT 12:18 PM

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