I have a 2001 Ford Taurus when I turned the key to start, the starter engaged but never turned over the engine and did not shut off when I put key back in off position, and s

Asked by Dictator_666 Feb 28, 2017 at 11:49 PM about the 2001 Ford Taurus SES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Starter stopped after running for 20 minutes and tapped it with a hammer and
also the power steering pump overflowed.

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Rowefast answered 7 years ago

If you had the starter engaged for 20 min. now I would take it out and have it checked. That is not good on a starter. Also your battery is going to need to be charged back up.

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