1989 Ford Taurus ford taurus

112,030 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LEVY93
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ok so hears the deal i was driving down the highway and my car started to down shift and as soon as i pulled over and came to a stop it died and was smoking from the back side of the motor and wouldnt start back up so i had it towed but the next day it still wouldnt start so now that i replaced the battery it starts right up and it will run for about 20 mins then die. Unless i try and put it in gear then it automatically dies what could the problem be? Thanks for your help
Feb 14, 2010 at 12:08 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Is it overheating?
Check coolant and if low add and pressure check for leak
Check fuel pressure and suspect fuel pump failure if low
Feb 14, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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LEVY93
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no it is not overheating or at least the gage stays at about half way when warmed up. i dont understand why the car dies after i take it out of park and try to move the it.
Feb 15, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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