lovely another problem!

735

Asked by jaykup2012 Jan 09, 2013 at 09:16 PM about the 2001 Ford Taurus SES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Went to the store today and tried to start my car..., it turned over as usual but didn't start the first time so I tried it a
second time and still didn't start but third times the charm.., well it was shaking badly in reverse and then even
worse in drive.  As soon as I got out on the road and above 20 the check engine light began blinking. Now my car
sounds bad when it is running idle and even worse when driving.

13 Answers

175,805

Get it to a shop for repair. A blinking check engine light is serious and could damage your engine. Probably best to have it towed - you shouldn't drive it.

75

a flashing check engine light indicates a misfire. start with plugs and wires and see if it gets better

2 people found this helpful.
735

What about a coil pack.., I just had the wires and plugs replaced. they are in the right order.

1 people found this helpful.
1,195

Coil pack. Buy the FORD PART. I replaced mine with an auto zone one and it failed twice! The Ford part is not much mire expensive.

735

The Ford part is Motorcraft right? And if they don't have it then would BWD work?

1 people found this helpful.
1,195

Yes, Motorcraft. Just run by your local Ford dealer's parts counter.

735

replaced the Coil pack with motorcraft.., problem still presided.., then I showed my bf and this was at night and he saw a spark in the back of the motor near the center..., spark plug wire was rubbing up against something and it was open so no spark was getting to the plug.., just found my problem.

1 people found this helpful.
735

Got spark plug wires and put them on..., still running the same but no check engine light is on??? What else could it be??

2 people found this helpful.
1,195

It's a long shot, but it can't hurt to disconnect the battery for an hour then reconnect it and force the engine computer to reset itself.

2 people found this helpful.
735

My bf and I checked the Oil and it was a little of a yellowish tint at first and then when he wiped it off and I took it back out it looked regular but the first time when he still had it on his fingers it smelled like it gas or it smelled burnt to me.

1 people found this helpful.
735

Had this theory..., the number three on the coil pack wasn't firing along with number two spark plug wire with a split in it..., if there happen to be gas jamming up against the two spark plugs could that also be something to change and see if it makes any difference?

1 people found this helpful.
735

Number two cylinder spark plug wasn't firing. It's fixed.

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Taurus

Looking for a Used Taurus in your area?

CarGurus has 95 nationwide Taurus listings starting at $3,499.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,950
  • #2
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    3,680
  • #3
    Lanadella
    Reputation
    3,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
53 Great Deals out of 2,231 listings starting at $7,990
Used Ford F-150
363 Great Deals out of 12,802 listings starting at $599
Used Ford Mustang
61 Great Deals out of 1,603 listings starting at $6,500
Used Chevrolet Impala
11 Great Deals out of 136 listings starting at $3,990
Used Honda Accord
59 Great Deals out of 1,026 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
44 Great Deals out of 1,140 listings starting at $3,900
Used Honda Civic
190 Great Deals out of 4,208 listings starting at $2,916
Used Ford Escape
140 Great Deals out of 3,929 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford Focus
21 Great Deals out of 549 listings starting at $2,499
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
121 Great Deals out of 3,487 listings starting at $4,950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.