2000 Ford Taurus Car stalling and at times not starting

Tiny
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  • 2000 FORD TAURUS
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
While driving my theft light comes on if I notice and accelerate then car does not stall. But if I miss it car stalls. I also have trouble starting it sometimes. I turn the key up to 20 times before it starts. I've had the starter, battery, ignition switch replaced and the fuel injection flushed. But I still have problems. Also, a PCV was replaced for the stalling.
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 AT 9:38 AM

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Tiny
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When you turn the key to "ON" what does the security light do?
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 AT 12:40 PM
Tiny
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When I turn it on the theft light flashes, but when I turn it further all lights light up, but the theft light goes off. I was wrong about engine size it's a V6 if that matters.
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 AT 3:43 PM
Tiny
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If it stays flashing when in the "ON" position, and then goes out in crank, The switch may need to be adjusted a wee bit, if you leave it in the on position it should go out after a second or 2. Check the plastic switch part, not the key.
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 AT 4:51 PM

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