1994 Ford Taurus Stall

CROAKER20

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1994 FORD TAURUS
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

My car will run rough after running for 5-10 min. It will run fine then start bucking, then go away. Today it stalled at a stop and would not star. I noticed the brake peddle froze and it would just turn over. It finally started when the gas peddle was pushed.

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 6:24 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
Is the check engine light on? Of not, you may want to check fuel pump pressure. You can do it yourself. Watch this video:

https://www.2carpros.com/dia/test_fuel_pressure.htm

Many parts stores will rent or lend the gauge to check. Let me know what type of pressure you find.

Joe

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 8:51 PM

CROAKER20

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The engine light does come on. Not at startup but a bit later

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Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 8:53 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If the light is coming on, there is a code set in the computer. Take the car to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer for codes. (Most do it for free) That will help point us to the problem.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Friday, February 6th, 2009 AT 10:49 AM