1997 Ford Taurus engine performance

1997 FORD TAURUS
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GEEWHIZ105
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I have a 1997 ford taurus press on the gas pedal the car starts put into gear the stalls install new drive belt same problem notice transmission fluild leak ground
May 16, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I doubt the trans leak is causing the engine to die. Has the check engine light come on?

Joe
May 19, 2009 at 11:18 AM
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GEEWHIZ105
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yes had check engine light checked indicated air pump
May 20, 2009 at 1:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the air pump still functional?

Joe
May 21, 2009 at 12:47 AM
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GEEWHIZ105
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how do you check the function of the air pump do this cause the car to stall when put into drive
May 22, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it isn't locked up, it should be working. And, I don't believe it would cause the car to die.
May 23, 2009 at 7:19 AM
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GEEWHIZ105
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what things should i checked that cause the car to die once place into gear
May 24, 2009 at 9:58 AM
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