Posted on Jan 14, 2009

97 taurus will not star in cold weather

I have a brand new battery and spark plugs and my 97 E85 Taurus will not start in cold weather even when I had AAA jump it can anyone help me with Ideas on how to solve this problem I have already had it in the shop 2x this month

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Ronnie Wilson May 11, 2010

The Engine Acuators & Sensors All Have a "BASE" Setting for cold Start, Witch in Basicly Full RICH Setting. Rich=MORE FUEL and "LEAN"=Less. You Did not say or may I ask if this "SHOP" found ANY Trouble Codes? if so What Are they ? check Engine Light EVER Iluminate while Running ??? Any Repairs Performed on the 2 Past Visits at "SHOP" ? I Want to help you but Need This type of INFO from you. Thanx,,,,,,,RejakWilson

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I had this problem with my 98 taurus i tried jumping it wouldn't start, mine was the fuel pump check.

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