2004 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 8, 2018 · Driver assistance · 97,266 miles · NJ

Mavis discount center worked on the car several times because the engine continues to have a slow idle and stalls out on the road. Several parts were replaced on the car including the battery, the ignition coil and idle control valve. The problem appears to be the PCM (the cars computer). The PCM is causing the car to blow several fuses breaking the electrical connection. The engine light comes on and the car shuts off.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · TX

While driving on the highway (50 - 60 MPH), the car stalls, all the lights turn off including the hazard flashers. Braking and steering then become very difficult. I always put the car into neutral and attempt to coast to a safe parking location. I am able to restart the vehicle sometimes immediately, sometimes after prolonged periods. So far, the stall problem has never occurred while the vehicle was at rest. Sometimes the door locks will briefly "chatter" as the solenoids mysteriously activate. This can occur while driving or idling. The problem first occurred in june 2015. Then recurred randomly once every 2-3 weeks. Recently, the problem occurs 2-3 times in a day. The problem does not persist long enough to be diagnosed.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Transmission · 66,700 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the torque converter was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,700.

Filed Nov 20, 2012 · Acceleration · 122,097 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that while traveling 50 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileage was 122,097.

Filed Jan 25, 2012 · Transmission · 146,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. A local mechanic diagnosed that the transmission would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 146,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the vehicle stalled and the transmission failed. The contact stated that the failure was the second occurrence and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times for repairs. The transmission was previously replaced yet the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2010 · Engine · 97,800 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,800.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving, she turned on the cruise control and the vehicle began slipping out of gear. When she pulled over, the vehicle began sputtering. She turned the vehicle off and restarted and the vehicle stalled. She turned it off and on again but it stalled again. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and flames began "shooting out". The vehicle completely burned. There was a fire report filed with the fire department; a firefighter stated that a fuel leak could have caused the failure but was unsure. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000-

Filed Feb 15, 2007 · Engine · 133,000 miles · KY · crash

Vehicle started stalling at expressway speeds, most notably when pulling a hill or during acceleration. This progressed to stalling at idle and low RPM speeds, and eventually LED to surging and the inability to keep the vehicle running. This problem LED to the vacuum boost for the power brakes failing which caused the power brakes to fail unexpectedly and the vehicle would not stop, hit my garage and caused $3000 damage to my home, and $1000 worth of body damage to the front of the vehicle. Took the vehicle to 2 different ford dealers. First one stated that it was the fuel pump and pressure regulator, replacing these did nothing but cost $800. Second one discovered that the plastic upper intake manifold was cracked at the egr valve and pcv valve locations leading to the engine running too lean. Stated that this was a common problem on 2000 to 2007 ford taurus and that even in the small town we live in he replaced 3 or 4 a month even on brand new vehicles, that ford was aware of the problem with this part but would not repair or fix. Repairs then totaled an additional $620.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Engine · 43,000 miles · CA

Car started to miss badly at stops and eventually would not accelerate while shaking violently. Car then stalled on the highway while my wife was traveling at 70 miles per hour. This was a very dangerous occurrence that eventually LED me to surrender the car even with the consequences to my credit.

Filed Jun 26, 2006 · Engine · 21,000 miles · MN

2004 ford taurus ffv. 1) the car takes two or more attempts to start the engine after sitting for 6+ hours ("cold" engine). Vehicle is running e85 only. 2) after it starts, the engine cannot find an idle and can stall or rev up unexpectedly. 3) so far two different dealerships have replaced the fuel pump with no chnage in status. Additionally, one dealership has been playing around with the computer programming. This has not sovled the problem. Ford's only solution to date is to not use e85 even though this vehicle is a ffv.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Electrical · 19,750 miles · TX

2004 taures ses sputters, loses power and stalls and higher speeds.