The taurus stalls in warm weather, but will restart in 30 minutes. I understand ford tfi ignition modules have been problematic in the past.
1990 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall, ignition switch became hot. Please provide further information.
Vehicle has had several ignition component failures which resulted in vehicle stalling.
While driving at any speed vehicle dies. All power is lost. Sometimes it will restart after a few mintues. Most of the time vehcle has to be towed. This problem has been on going for 3 years. Dealership is not able to duplicate this problem. Different parts have been replaced, but problem continues.
While traveling about 45mph consumer looked into rearview mirror, and noticed black smoke coming from the rear. Pulled over, and fire department was notified.
When vehicle has been started ignition switch becomes hot. Would take sometime before it becomes very hot. Problem is intermittent. Taken vehicle to dealership at least 3 times for this problem & each time the mechanic could not locate cause of overheating of the ignition switch.
Automatic transmission failed. Nlm
The horn sensors are difficult to locate. Only when the steering wheel is positioned to the right or left can the horn be applied. Please give any further details.
Vehicle could be started without key in the ignition. Manufacturer has been contacted. *ak prior to this, the key would become stuck in the ignition cylinder and would not budge, ignition cylinder completely failed on 18-jun-1998, consumer no longer owns this vehicle.
Alternator failed.
Electrical failure causing power windows, turn signal, air conditioner and radio to fail.
While driving at 50 MPH check engine light comes on and the engine completely dies out. Vehicle had to be taken to a mechanic. The mechanic put it on a testing machine and it was the electronic ignition coil and the distributor were fried. Also they contacted the dealer ,and they said it was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty.
The starter failed three times.
Ignition switch jammed 7 times.
Alternator replaced.
When driving at low speed and the consumer applied force to the accelerator pedal the vehicle will stall/hesitate and cut off.
Difficulty accessing horn in emergency situations.
Intermittent stalling.
Ignition switch fails, preventing vehicle from starting.
Ignition switch failure, when removing the key out, ignition will still be on, vehicle can be started without the key.
The car would not shut off and the igniton unit was melted. Please describe.
Ext 342, ignition is very hot to the touch, causing the alarm to come in vehicle when the key is moved.
Vehicle parked in driveway, daughter went to start vehicle, noticed smoke coming from hood, fire dept. Arrived, vehicle was engulfed in flames.
Two weeks prior to fire, owner had engine wires cleaned by ford. Vehicle caught on fire after parked for an hour. Please submit details.
Unable to turn ignition on when the vehicle is exposed to excessive hot weather. Tt
The rack and pinion , the tie rod and the alternator went all at one time after the warranty when out . Tt
Cannot run A/C because auto stalls. Tt
Resurfaced warped front brake rotors.
Electrical short under the dash fire, vehicle was parked, will provide more information.
Vehicle at random stalls at intersection. Tt
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