Comments on: 2005 Ford Taurus starting problems please help?

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:13:27 +0000

I just purchased a 2004 Ford Tauras SEL and have noticed the shifting postion indicator lights do not work or maybe there aren’t any ? Can’t find a fuse that would indicate if the shift console has lights or not. Is there ? Also noticed my temp gauge sticks in either the hot or cold position. Any body else have these problems with theirs?

Thanks

By: Vanka

Vanka — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:35:25 +0000

You have problems with your electronics. Tauruses have these problems all the time. Your fuel pump might also be bad. Those are known to go bad on fords. Check your battery. If there is a clicking noise when you start its the battery. If not then check with the dealer. Ford is plainly junk.

By: Jeff L

Jeff L — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:35:25 +0000

It would sound as if the battery is getting weak or there may be a corrosion problem with the battery cables. Remove the battery cables and thoroughly clean the inside of the cable ends and the battery terminals. If that doesn’t take care of it remove the battery and take it to a reliable auto parts store where they will check the battery condition for free in most cases.
Hope this helps.

By: alien_sporez

alien_sporez — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:35:25 +0000

Sounds like you have several separate issues:

The clicking noise is likely that the starter is starting to fail. There’s two parts to a starter: One part pushes the starter gear out so it engages with the flywheel, the other part actually turns the starter motor to start the engine. The clicking noise is the sound of the starter trying to push the gear into engagement with the flywheel.

The "full fuel" issue seems to point to possibly a fuel pump problem. When there is more fuel in the tank, the sheer weight of the fuel in the tank will increase the fuel pressure in the line, making it easier to start the engine after the car has been sitting for a while.

The clock reset is an odd thing. But it could be that all the problems you’re describing go back to a single electrical issue that’s causing shorting out of the various electrical systems, perhaps caused by a weak or dying battery. It will take some diagnosing to determine which is the source of the problem, and that’s going to take a mechanic some fiddling to figure out. Good luck

By: Mr. KnowItAll

Mr. KnowItAll — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:35:25 +0000

I’m leaning toward a weak battery as stated above.

The starter uses a tremendous amount of power, and when you try to start your car, all the other electronics is starved for power. Ie: Fuel pump, ignition, clock, radio, ..basically everything.

I’d replace your battery. $50 could fix ALL your starting problems. 90% chance.

ADDED: It could also be your starter is going bad, 10% chance.