1996 Ford Taurus power cuts out

1996 FORD TAURUS
221,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GRECOROMAN81
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When I am driving the car thw power cuts out for a brief moment and then goes right back and sometimes the powersteering goes out until i restart the car. I have had the alternator checked and it checked out fine! Any Ideas? Thanks
Feb 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Do all electrical components go off? If you loose PS, chances are the engine died. Is that what happens?

You need to start with checking grounds. Make sure the battery to engine block is clean and tight, and from engine to body.

Joe
Feb 14, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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GRECOROMAN81
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Thanks I will start there I appriciate your help!
Feb 16, 2009 at 2:59 AM
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