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1998 Ford Taurus

Question: Vapor Locks

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rupper, 3.0L V6, Arvada, CO, June 10, 2011, 15:19

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I have a 1998 Ford Taurus SE with 68000 miles that only in the summer when it is hot out will drive ok for about a half hour then will either quite at a stop light or you can turn it off for a short time & then try starting it but it will not start; acts & sounds like it is starving for gas. I just replace the IAC valve thought that fixed it until I drove it for a short time , stoped & turned dff the motor to go into the stor for about 5 min came out & would not start; had to wair 20-30 mins to cool down before it would start.

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  DaveJHM June 10, 2011, 23:43
  

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  Classic symptoms of a fuel pump concern. Have a fuel pressure test and volume test performed.
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