2001 Ford Taurus. New battery. New Alternator, New starter. Battery won't stay charged. Have changed the alterator 3 times and battery twice. The radio goes first then the ABS light and all the ther light comes on and the car dies. As soon as I put the new or charged battery in the car works.

SOURCE: starter on a 2001 Taurus

1. Do you hear a clicking when you turn the key trying to start the vehicle? If so, then it is usually the starter solanoid.

If not...

2. Do you have power? Turn on headlights and try starting the vehicle. Do the lights dim? This will indicate a battery problem. If the lights do not dim, this indicates a strong battery.

3. Is the engine turning over but will not fire up. If so, do you have gasoline? Check for spark will be the next thing to check.

Good luck.

John Weathers

• 409 Answers
• Posted on Feb 16, 2009

SOURCE: air condition noise

Either the belt tensioner is going bad or the compressor or clutch is going bad. Is the belt tight? Check the deflection in the belt if it is to loose replace the tensioner. Also double check the belt part number and make sure they sold you the correct length belt.

SOURCE: battery not charging

check the fuses in the POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX under the hood, There is a 75A in-line fuse and #11 - 15A fuse see if they are good.... test your alt. loom for opens, and cables .....hope this helps...GL

SOURCE: i have a 2001 ford escort zx2, just put a new

It sounds like you don't have enough belt tension and it's causing your belt to slip.

SOURCE: new battery, alternator, starter and the battery still wont stay charged

voltage regulator is what would cause this problem, but according to alternator stats on this veh it shows the voltage is regulated by the onboard computer. it appears that this is what may be the problem. (initially were the terminals crossed,and poss short the system? if so then looks as though you would need to replace the ecm/onboard computer)