Shuts off while driving?

Tiny
STEVE FEED UP
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 223,133 MILES
The car shuts off while driving and will not start back for a little while.
Monday, August 29th, 2022 AT 1:36 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi,

What you described sounds like a failing crankshaft position sensor. When they begin to fail, they are adversely affected by heat. Once they cool off, they work again.

Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if anything discussed mirrors what you experience:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

To confirm this is the issue, you can either check for an RPM when there is a crank no start condition using a live data scan tool, or you can check if there is spark loss to the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how that is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

If there is no spark or no RPM signal, this is my first suspect.

If you look below, I attached the directions specific to this vehicle for the replacement of the part. Take a look through them and let me know if you have questions.

Take care and let me know what you find.

Joe

See pics below.
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Monday, August 29th, 2022 AT 7:35 PM

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