My car cuts off, can you tell me why?

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Asked by Blanchez Jul 23, 2014 at 09:40 AM about the 1993 Ford Taurus GL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1993 Ford Taurus 3.0 GL and I on occasion have my car cut off in the middle of
being between 15-45 MPH I will lose control of car, No brakes. The Car has an automatic
transmission but the 1-2-3rd gears will not shift unless you let up off the gas pedal. The
Alternator was replaced in 2012, the car has a slight oil leak....any Ideas on what is
happening to my car?

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Also the car once it cuts off I have to wait about a minute to restart it or it will not start up.

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