I have a 97 Ford taurus. there are days when it will not start and then it will start for 2 or 3 days and then it wont start again. what could be wrong with it.

Asked by Janice Dec 04, 2014 at 07:01 PM about the 1997 Ford Taurus

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

This problem has been going on for over a year.  there is no ryme or reason to this.  what can I look for that might be wrong.  We don't know where to search anymore for answers.  the mechanic can never find anything wrong with it.  The motor turns over but it will not start.

1 Answer

23,910

If you do not run it low on fuel, and it is over 20 years old, There can be many ways you experience loss of spark or fuel. The technician would need the vehicle to experience the same conditions and be connected with his test equipment during the event. The memory codes in the vehicle's computer can sometimes help. But in your case, you have one that has to be acting up. Another approach would be the Ford garage, They can test ways that others cant because of the types of test equipment and methods. Their experience with weeding out problematic aftermarket parts and updating motorcraft parts to the current trusted date code can be the very thing your car yearns for.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,980
  • #2
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    3,760
  • #3
    Christopher Paden
    Reputation
    3,170
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
81 Great Deals out of 2,024 listings starting at $2,999
Used Chevrolet Impala
11 Great Deals out of 118 listings starting at $5,595
Used Ford F-150
299 Great Deals out of 15,725 listings starting at $1,712
Used Ford Mustang
49 Great Deals out of 1,268 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Camry
49 Great Deals out of 940 listings starting at $2,212
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
113 Great Deals out of 3,318 listings starting at $4,995
Used Nissan Altima
21 Great Deals out of 682 listings starting at $2,000
Used Nissan Maxima
8 Great Deals out of 139 listings starting at $3,995
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 908 listings starting at $2,799
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
18 Great Deals out of 745 listings starting at $5,995

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.