2002 Ford Taurus 2002 Ford Taurus SE stalls when heater or

DWANNG

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2002 FORD TAURUS

Engine problem
2002 Ford Taurus 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 60000 miles

2002 Ford Taurus SE, has about 60,000 miles, it stalls when heater or a/c is on. The stalling happens more frequently in the winter and less frequently during the summer months. I rarely use the A/C during the summer because of the stalling issues. The stalling is beginning to scare me because it is happening more frequently and while I am on the highway driving at or around 70 - 75 mph. The car stops and goes, like I am braking and gasing, breaking and gasing. The car is used, it had about 29,000 miles on it, when I bought it. I have only had the car for a little over a year (I drive back and forth from Cinti, OH, Chgo , IL to Indy, IN twice a month). When I first drove the car home from the dealership, I had to call the dealership to get a jump because the car would not start. I had bad feeling then. I am ready to trade it in for a brand new car. What's wrong with my car? Thank you.

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FLEXY5

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I'd be willing to bet that your a/c compressor is locked up. If you move the selector to the vent only position it shouldn't do it. The a/c compressor runs when anything to the right of the off position is used (defrost, floor, mix). The only position it does not use it is floor. Try that and see if it works. If it does, make an appointment with someone to have a/c compressor replaced. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I'll do what I can to help.
Dave