I have a 1993 Mercury Sable with 165k on it. It had been running fine, but suddenly two weeks ago it began to have a problem with stalling. I initially attributed it to the the wet and cold weather. I could start the car, but as soon as I'd take it out of park the engine would stall. I let it be for a couple days, when it had warmed and dried up. The car started, and then I took it around the block. The second turn I took, the car stalled out mid turn. The engine wouldn't turn over at that point after a couple tries. I was ready to push it to a parked position on the side of the street, but then gave it one more go and it started. I drove it back to my place and haven't dared drive it anywhere since. Any ideas?
2007-01-26 20:24:28 · 5 answers · asked by tjb904 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
<>First guess would be a fuel-related problem, either fuel filter and/or fuel pump (if you change the pump, change the filter, too!).
2007-01-26 20:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by druid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How does it run when it is running. Any smoke or loud noises? When you say "until I have to stop" do you when come to a stop at a light or turn off the car? Pull the dipstick and check the engine oil? Does it look milky? If so it is probably a blown head gasket If not, probably the alternator.
2016-05-24 04:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The answer is on the hood - FORD - stands for Fix Or Replace Daily or Found On Rubbish Day!
2007-01-26 21:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by mad_mick001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bad hall switch
2007-01-27 01:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by BrettLA27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clogged air filter, carborator getting too much or not enough oxygen, spark plugs or timing belt....
good luck.
2007-01-26 20:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by stephanie s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋