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I posted in OFF TOPIC BOARD ALSO, but wanted to give more people involved to solve this problem. Please read subject in off topic board "98 Taurus SHO starts then shuts down" Now the car will not even try to start, cranks but not starting. Any help would be appreciated. Ervbassin

I have a 98 Taurus SHO 3.4L V8. Just the other day I was driiving like normal, when all of sudden it just shut down. Power to all accessories but engine just quit, no spit no sputter. Pulled to side of road. Would not start up. Waited about 15 minutes and it starts like nothing wrong. So I go...

First, I want to thank everyone for your suggestions, and advise. It was the dreaded Security Passlock system. went to Grand Am forum and learned about it. Security light flashing, just crank motor over, leave in on position for at least 10 minutes and return key to off. Then start...

My daughters 98 grand am 2.4 quad 4 automatic, will not start. She ditched the car about a week ago, but it did start up until last night. I have replaced the lower control arm, inner tie rod, and front sway bar links. I went to garage to move the car, turned on ignition, started car, all went...

I have had this happen a few times now. From a cold start, Crank engine, turns over normal, but doesn`t start. Turn ignition fully off, and crank engine at 3 to 5 second intervals several times. Then suddenly it cranks and fires right up and runs like normal. Doesn`t act like it was flooded or...

I have put New Plugs, New Cap, New Rotor, New Wires. This is what happened. It wouldn`t start when I got it. Cranked fast and acted like it wanted to start. So I checked plugs,"old and wore down with a gap of 0.50. Regapped to spec. 0.32 , cleaned rotor, and cap. Then the engine started but...

working on a 92 corolla, 1.6 4AFE engine. Starts but only running on cylininders 3&4. New plugs gapped correctly, New cap, rotor, and wires. Timing set to factory 10 degrees. Getting fuel to all cylinders, spark to all cylinders, but the spark looks orange instead of blue. any help would...

I am selling 1 Pair of Hub Centric Aluminum 2" wheel spacers. I have had them on for nearly 2 years and have had no Issues at all. Right now I have 1.5" on front and the 2" on the rear. The front tires stick out a little too much for me. So The 1.5" are going on the rear and either .5" or 1" on...

I have some access to a small junk yard, and was wondering if rotors from a Explorer will fit the sport trac, Or if there is any other Ford that will Cross Reference to the Sport Trac front Rotors. I am starting to get a slight pulse from the front brakes. I checked Advance Auto and the least...

I am not sure what it is BUT This is what I hauled Today. 2000, pounds of wood pellets for my Pellet stove This is before and after .[Broken External Image]: sorry about the huge pictures. haven`t learned how to reduce them yet. And never bottomed out the rear suspension. 15 miles...

I have a chance to get a 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi convertable cheap. From a coworker. I checked the free carfax and it has 21 records, thats scary. VIN is 3C3EL55H0VT584990 Thank You in advance.:cool: Ervin

So the washers are the same thickness and diamater, only difference is position of the bolt holes????? Is this Correct????

We all have our power back, I ended up draining tank , dissassembled the carb, cleaned and reinstalled, pulled plug and inspected, it was clean and gapped correctly, changed oil and filter, oil seemed to have lost some of its viscosity, but OK., checked valve tappet clearence, slight...

I have electric, but lent my 4000 watt generator to a family member. They are not expecting to get power till monday. Anyway, the generator is a Generac 4000 watt with 7.8 hp Briggs and stratton motor. It started acting up all of a sudden. Starts after cranking for several seconds, runs for 10...

Trying to figure out the difference between the performance of a Excal 2 and Excal 3. Is there a difference between the programs??? And should I try to find a Excal 2, or pay $400.00 for a Excal 3. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Erv 01 ST

Has anyone tried painting Sport Trac plastic mouldings, bumper guards, or any exterior trim with that new Fusion paint for plastic???? Thinking of trying it. Erv 01 ST

I bought a 98 grand am for my daughter, turning 16 in august. When putting in a new timing chain and hydraulic tensioner, Does the hydro tensioner need primed before reinstalling?????? After I installed, the chain makes a (almost like lifters tapping) noise. Only at Idle. If RPM`s are...

Is there a way to adjust camber on the Sport Trac. I did the torsion twist and now I noticed the camber is off. Negative, top of the tires are tilting in towards the motor. I kinda expected this to happen, but it is really noticeable when looking straight at the front of the Sport Trac.:o

Thanks to Greg, for sending his used tip from his 01 Sport Trac, and taking the time to mail it before I pay, just so I can see if it is what I was looking for. Low and behold it IS. A Sport Trac Stainless Steel Exhaust tip. Got them welded up myself tonight. What ya think??? [Broken...

Hey guys, I wanted to thank all of you for chiming in with all of your advise. Charged it and took it back for load testing. Finally, it failed the test. They are going to replace it. I reeeeallly hope that this is the only problem, If not I guess I will take it to a shop...