starts but dies

Asked by jzarzecki Jul 09, 2018 at 03:34 PM about the Ford Taurus

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2005 ford taurus starts but dies immediately , if i
floor the gas it will run for 5 seconds then
sputter and die . already changed idle air , mass
air flow , throttle position sensor , fuel pump ,
fuel filter , battery

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firebird338 answered 6 years ago

Check for blown ( ETCS ) fuse. Electric Throttle Control System

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GuruHK3XW answered 5 years ago

(ETCS) fuse Electric Throttle Control System where is it located on 02 Ford Taurus

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