1993 Ford Taurus engine dies

1993 FORD TAURUS
190,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EROMEZIS
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this vehicle , while driving at 5 mph just quit. while coasting i drive i turned the key to start and the engine fired and started runing for about 2 seconds . I stopped and tried to start the engine but it acted as if the battery was weak. 10 MINUTES LATER i STARTED THE ENGINE AND IT RAN FINE FOR ANOTHER MILE OR SO. if i try to crank the engine it acts as if the battery is dead. I checked the battery ,it shows 11.62 volts. The engine doesn't evev turn over
Jan 25, 2010 at 5:14 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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11Volts is low and an indication of a troubled charging system and or battery
charge battery and check if on the border replace check battery terminals \
start engine and check battery volts if below 13,5 suspect a bad alternator or troubled charging system and have to be checked
do not leave low battery or border line battery with a new alternator as it will for sure corrupt and ruin the alternator
good luck
Jan 25, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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