My 2001 ford Taurus keeps dying out when I'm driving it. I have replaced starter, battery, and alternator. Car will turn on fine but only drive100 feet and dies out. Battery dead when restarting. Help

10

Asked by Maria Jan 30, 2015 at 04:40 PM about the 2001 Ford Taurus SES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

6 Answers

4,695

Is the Check Engine light on and what is the Battery Voltage?

10

Yes check engine light is on...to be honest I'm not sure on battery voltage. When I jump the car or charge up battery it starts right away with no problem. But it dies out immediately. My battery light is also on.

4,695

Some auto parts stores can scan the check engine light for free. I would have them do a battery load test to see if the battery is any good. If it is new it should have a warranty on it. Battery light usually indicates a bad battery. I would get a voltmeter and measure voltage with the engine off and while running. Should be 13.5+ Volts with the engine running. If the Voltage isn't at proper level the computer can't work and causing your vehicle to stall.

10

Ok...thank you. Now to see how to get it where I need to so I can have it checked. Just don't really have the money to have it towed and mechanic fees. Thank you for your advice and time.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Taurus

Looking for a Used Taurus in your area?

CarGurus has 2,229 nationwide Taurus listings starting at $600.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Ford Taurus

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,950
  • #2
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    3,680
  • #3
    Lanadella
    Reputation
    3,160
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
2,275 Great Deals out of 63,413 listings starting at $700
Used Ford F-150
6,060 Great Deals out of 130,219 listings starting at $1,500
Used Chevrolet Impala
261 Great Deals out of 3,935 listings starting at $795
Used Ford Mustang
877 Great Deals out of 23,035 listings starting at $1,150
Used Toyota Camry
2,091 Great Deals out of 37,807 listings starting at $575
Used Honda Accord
1,513 Great Deals out of 29,433 listings starting at $600
Used Chevrolet Malibu
969 Great Deals out of 20,140 listings starting at $700
Used Ford Focus
413 Great Deals out of 5,248 listings starting at $750
Used Honda Civic
1,371 Great Deals out of 29,067 listings starting at $600
Used Nissan Maxima
243 Great Deals out of 3,530 listings starting at $2,400

Used Cars for Sale

2019 Ford Taurus For Sale
9 Great Deals out of 140 listings starting at $8,995
2018 Ford Taurus For Sale
26 Great Deals out of 291 listings starting at $6,998
2017 Ford Taurus For Sale
20 Great Deals out of 259 listings starting at $4,500
2016 Ford Taurus For Sale
22 Great Deals out of 212 listings starting at $5,995
2015 Ford Taurus For Sale
29 Great Deals out of 327 listings starting at $4,995

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.