I would take the thermostat out and leave it out, and make sure the cooling system is full.
Drive it to a shop or parts store and get the computer scanned for trouble codes. The codes will point you in the direction of what to look for.
Once you take care of the check engine light problems you can try putting the new thermostat back in.
I'm not able to get the car to start at all now. Someone said to check my MAP sensor but of don't know what that would have to do with the car overheating and dying. I'm gonna start with new spark plugs and replacing thermostat.
If it won't start, you may have blown one or both head gaskets. I would probably perform a compression test first while you have the plugs out. Also check for spark at the plugs and fuel at the injectors.
I was afraid it might be the head gaskets but my oil doesn't have that milky color so I an truly hoping that it isn't that. Thanks for the suggestions I'll let you if anything worked or if I'll be taken my engine apart next week lol
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SOURCE: 1998 ford tuarus se won't start
needs a starter- or cable- if you had to tap on it for it to work its junk-
SOURCE: 2006 Ford Taurus - hard to start
engine mechanical problems most likely, have the compression tested or a cylinder balance test run.
SOURCE: 2007 Ford expedition won't start
ur oil pump may be failin-there r sensors everywhere on new cars-keepin u from starting as safety measure-computer systems r complex n things dont always show on 1 scan-they kinda hav the mindset of a pc
Testimonial: "Thank you. I have spoken with 2 other mechanics who said the same thing regarding the oil pump. It's being looked at. So I'll post more once I know"
SOURCE: 2001 Ford Taurus. Problem begins after 10 minute
Yes, the chip in the key is not programmed to the computer for some reason. May have to take to dealer to fix this problem. The anti theft light coming on is a bad sign, where, for security reasons, if the key doesn't match up with what the antitheft computer expects, then the car's engine shouldn't work.
SOURCE: My car won't start, I
need more information, does it crank, and not start? Or no crank? If it cranks and does not start, the first suspect would be a crank sensor, they do that...if it does not crank, the battery has to be charged first to get it to crank-we can go on from there...
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