97 Ford Taurus

External Since: Jun 25, 2006 Posts: 1

I have a 97 Ford Taurus Wagon that will not start after driving for a while.
I have to let it cool down for at least an hour and a half before it will
even try to turn over. We have changed the starter, battery cables, and
the battery. Any ideas?

External Since: Apr 24, 2005 Posts: 560

"milesgalore" wrote:

> I have a 97 Ford Taurus Wagon that will not start after driving for a
> while. I have to let it cool down for at least an hour and a half
> before it will even try to turn over. We have changed the starter,
> battery cables, and the battery. Any ideas?
>

Unfortunately the use of the term 'turn over' leaves us guessing.

Are you saying it isnt cranking normally? Or that it wont 'fire' meaning
signs of fuel ignition?

Your replacement of battery starter and cables makes us think it might be
that it wont crank when hot.. but cant be sure.
Have you checked the negative side path? Engine and chassis grounds? Is
there a starter relay in the pos cable path?

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