1999 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Steering · 86,000 miles · CO

I bought this 1999 ford taurus in 2011. I had to have the power steering rack replaced due to it leaking. Once this got replaced the car began to idle really really bad when the AC or heater was turned on, this would also sometimes occur just sitting at a light with nothing on. It would also happen in reverse sometimes stalling the car. I have put over 2000 into the car to try and figure it out. I came across the 2005 ford freestyle that is having the same issue that is being investigated know. I have replaced the idle air control valve, mass air flow sensor, cpu, throttle position sensor, power steering position sensor, cam shaft position sensor, alternator, power steering rack, and there are a few other that I will need to find the receipts for. This is a very unsafe issue because it has almost caused several accidents when I was driving and also my father in law. It sometimes will happen right as you are coming to a stop so it jumps and you almost don't have time to stop. I am very frustrated with the issue and am getting ready to sell the car. I have taken to several ford dealers and had them look at it and see what was happening but could not find anything wrong. They told me they had issues with all of these parts so I replaced. But to my surprise I am still having the same issue. It only has 94,000 so very low miles for the year. I have a child on the way and cannot have a very very unsafe vehicle.

Filed Feb 10, 2012 · Engine · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and there were no warnings on the instrument prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were not able to determine what caused the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 86,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2011 · Engine · 143,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that when accelerating the vehicle would stall. The speedometer was inoperable and the overdrive warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 143,000 and the current mileage was 153,133. Form returned no change ...updated 04/30/12 *bf updated 05/04/12

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · GA

Has happened three times, the entire electrical system has shut off while driving. Had alternator and battery replaced. Battery light is on and lights dim considerably while driving at night resulting in sometimes shutting down completely. Happens day and night.

Filed Mar 7, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · 97,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling high. This confirmed that the cruise control was off. The contact engaged the brakes. However, the high idle continued to occur. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle stalled and the brakes failed. The current and failure mileage was 97,000 miles.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Engine · FL

Consumer vehicle made a loud screeching noise and then died. *ts*** nar received 10-12-05*** when the vehicle went through puddles the consumer heard a loud noise on the passenger side which was followed by the power steering locking up and stalling. The dealer concluded that the problem was the crank pulley, tensioner or idler pulley. The dealer also replaced the serpentine belt. The consumer requested reimbursement from the manufacturer.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · IL

When applying the gas vehicle stalled. The gas line was replaced, the engine had been tuned, and the vehicle continued to stall.

Filed Sep 23, 2004 · Engine · MS

While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the head gasket blew and needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Fuel system · CA

While driving vehicle stalled. After inspection consumer was told that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Engine · 65,335 miles · NY

When the vehicle A/C was on a rotten food smell emitted through the vents and into the cabin of the vehicle. While driving the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the engine leaked coolant which caused the engine to overheat and the engine to seize. The vehicles coolant light did not illuminate but the engine light did. The dealer could not explain the loss of coolant therefore the repairs were not made. *ak *ph

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 55,000 miles · MD

Consumer states that after driving vehicle for any amount of time coolant leakes out onto the ground when the vehicle is parked. Also while driving at any speed vehicles accelerates without any warning ,and vehicle stalls when brakes are applied.

Filed Jul 8, 2003 · Electrical · IL

Consumer states while traveling and without any indication at any speed vehicle would stall.