Problems starting car after shutting off

Asked by Nancy Aug 25, 2015 at 12:24 PM about the 2001 Ford Taurus

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I can get the car started but after running for a while I will shut off. I can sometimes
start immediately again, but if I wait for 5minutes it will not start. There is no cranking
or clicking sounds I have power to the headlights, dome lights and radio though.To me
it seems it is the alternator has drained my battery enough that there isn't enough
power left to crank the starter at all. But if I wait another 30 minutes minimum the car
will start again. This is frustrating to me. What could the problem be.........HELP

2 Answers
70,965

Kelly answered 9 years ago

check all battery ends/ground/block/frame...charge battery and load test/and check alt...any shop should check for free or a small charge..

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Problems starting car after shutting off 2 Answers

    I can get the car started but after running for a while I will shut off. I can sometimes start immediately again, but if I wait for 5minutes it will not start. There is no cranking or clicking sound...

    2001 Ford Taurus

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Humming noise from front of car after it is off 2 Answers

    When my car is turned off there is a humming/buzzing noise coming from the front end. It will make that noise until the battery is dead. Does anyone know what could be happening?

    2001 Ford Taurus SEL

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car problems 2 Answers

    Car doesn't wanna go I can floor it and the rpms will go up but the car will not go over 45 it doesn't wanna shift I've replaced the coil pack mass air flow sensor and throttle control sensor what ...

    2002 Ford Taurus SES

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car beeps after it's off and key is not in ignition 1 Answer

    Why is the a beep going off and clicking on dash of 96 Ford Taurus when it's off and parked

    1996 Ford Taurus GL

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car not starting after #1sparkplug wire boot cought on fire. 1 Answer

    I was driving and had to pull over. Car stopped running. The #1sparkplug boot on the wire was on fire. I replaced all plugs and wires. Car still doesn't start. Could it be coil or the brain.

    1998 Ford Taurus SE

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Ford Taurus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,990
  • #2
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    3,810
  • #3
    Christopher Paden
    Reputation
    3,180
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
78 Great Deals out of 2,100 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford F-150
320 Great Deals out of 13,991 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Impala
7 Great Deals out of 93 listings starting at $3,531
Used Ford Mustang
60 Great Deals out of 1,365 listings starting at $4,995
Used Honda Accord
56 Great Deals out of 991 listings starting at $2,000
Used Toyota Camry
62 Great Deals out of 1,074 listings starting at $3,500
Used Chevrolet Malibu
59 Great Deals out of 1,090 listings starting at $1,495
Used Ford Crown Victoria
2 listings
Used Ford Expedition
19 Great Deals out of 829 listings starting at $7,888
Used Ford Ranger
21 Great Deals out of 1,606 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford Focus
19 Great Deals out of 521 listings starting at $2,499
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
222 Great Deals out of 5,872 listings starting at $2,975

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.