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I already replaced the fuel pump and the throttle position sensor and spark plugs. My ford taurus has no issue starting, and runs well while it's running, however, it will unexpectedly shut off while driving down the road, or while idling, the car still has power, the lights, and radio will stay on, but the check engine light will come on, and it's as if the car was just turned off while driving. once the car shuts off, it will not start up again, it will crank but not turn over, as if the fuel pump is not working. However if you wait, half an hour (actually anywhere between 10 minutes and an hour, but usually a half hour) it will start back up as if nothing was wrong and I am able to drive it again normally i have found that the problem happens much faster when I hit red lights and have to idle, so anytime I hit a red light for an extended period of time, I can turn off the car and turn it back on and it will prolong the car shutting off on it's own
What makes this problem better or worse?
waiting an extended period of time makes it better
How long has your 1995 Ford Taurus had this problem?
a few months
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Hello, you did not indicate which engine you have, which would be helpful information. 3.0L V6 or 3.8L V6. Testing is needed during the time the problem is occurring. Do you have fuel pressure at the engine? Do you have ignition spark? One of those is likely missing until things "cool down" - it could be an ignition module (this is a big guess with no merit), but this module is not "known" to be something that fails on this model. Testing of the systems will give you direction to go further down to narrow down the problem to it's source. Good luck.
Although this is a 1995 year model - vehicle can be scan tested using the correct scan tool - that is highly recommended! Loop status (open / closed) is very important data during test drive - mechanic will / should understand. Good luck!