Car died in reverse and wont start now

Tiny
TAMMYRLN
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
Was backing up in driveway and started to get stuck so put it in drive and car died. Its a 97 ford taurus. Had starter tested and replaced next day and still wont start. It was only running about 6 minutes. I was told engine seized up but find it hard to believe. What could it be and what should I try to do to get it running
Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 3:12 PM

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Tiny
TAMMYRLN
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PLEASE HELP ME. I HAD BEEN DRIVING THE CAR ALL DAY AND NOT 1 PROBLEM AND WITHIN6 MINUTES OF BACKING UP OUT THE DRIVEWAY PUTTING ON BRAKE AND AW SOON AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT DIED. THAT WAS A WEEK AGO. REPLACED THE STARTER AND STILL WONT START. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO CHECK AND HOW AND IF THE MOTOR SEIZED UP ON ME
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Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Is the starter working? If so, check to see if you are getting spark and fuel to the engine. For directions, see our homepage under the DIY section.
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 AT 6:22 PM

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