1996 Ford Taurus engine starting

Tiny
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Engine problem
1996 Ford Taurus V6 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles

When I crank the car the engine starts, but when the key is released the engine stops running can you help me?
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 AT 3:53 PM

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Tiny
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Chances are you have a bad ignition switch or tumbler, when they wear down it wont stay in the on position.
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 AT 7:07 PM

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