Electrical problems?

[NudieWin]

Recently our taurus start shutting off and turning back on instantly while driving as fast as you can snap your fingers its off then back on...when it was diagnosed by my mechanic the codes came back saying something about the anti theft like the car thinks its being stolen?

also on occasion the windows dont roll up or down but when the wires on the drivers door are jiggled it will often work again.. before I make an appointment with ford I would like to know if anybody has ran into similar problems or knows anything about this?

They said best case I need a new key and chip and remote installed worst case its a cluster, or something along those lines? If anybody knows how to fix it or where to start or if the parts are easy to get a hold of and do myself?

Thanks everyone!

Edit: Sorry its a 2002 taurus SE station wagon

[jonmark1985]

I had a very similar problem in my thunderbird, it got better when i replaced the plugs and wires, but sometimes on bumpy roads i still have problems with it

[CaptainChunk]

Originally Posted by NudieWin

Recently our taurus start shutting off and turning back on instantly while driving as fast as you can snap your fingers its off then back on...when it was diagnosed by my mechanic the codes came back saying something about the anti theft like the car thinks its being stolen?

also on occasion the windows dont roll up or down but when the wires on the drivers door are jiggled it will often work again.. before I make an appointment with ford I would like to know if anybody has ran into similar problems or knows anything about this?

They said best case I need a new key and chip and remote installed worst case its a cluster, or something along those lines? If anybody knows how to fix it or where to start or if the parts are easy to get a hold of and do myself?

Thanks everyone!

Edit: Sorry its a 2002 taurus SE station wagon

This sounds exactly like what is happening to my wife's 2003 Taurus SE. Driving along, then all electrical turns off and then right back on. I haven't taken it in yet as it just started happening today a couple of different times. Does this seem like something urgent and she should stop driving it until it is looked at, or should she be able to drive it OK for a little bit? Thanks for any help, as my knowledge of cars is minimal at best.

[NudieWin]

Im not sure...ours has been doing it for about 3 weeks now...the only thing holding me from ford is the fact that they always price gauge when you go there for stuff you dont want done....so far no complications...its actually doing next to never now...maybe 2 or 3 times a week as it was doing it 2 or 3 times a day.

[waylowrider]

I did a TSB search and found a couple that might pertain to the engine problems you mentioned.

TSB 05-22-12
BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE

TSB 04-11-1
DRIVEABILITY - STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MIL ON AND DTCS P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401 - ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY

For the window problem.

TSB 05-22-7
POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP

[dennish]

My 2002 Taurus station wagon will, at times, lose all power, and then come back on, instantly. If I am driving at the time, no big deal. But, if I am idling, the engine will die, and I must re-start. I have noticed that the low fuel and theft lights come on when this happens. Also, while I am idling, the speedometer needle fluctuates between 0 and 10 MPH. Another thing is that the headlights will fluctuate between dim and bright and the dome light will at times be dim when I open the door, but gets bright again, in a moment. This problem is getting worse over time. The latest thing is: yesterday morning, when I tried to start the engine, nothing happened when I turned the key; I mean nothing, as if the battery were completely dead. When I removed the key, and tried it again, it started with no problems. I haven't taken it in for service, because these problems are intermittent, and if it doesn't happen while I'm there, it becomes a waste of time and money. Could this be an ignition switch problem?

[NudieWin]

Originally Posted by waylowrider

TSB 04-11-1
DRIVEABILITY - STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MIL ON AND DTCS P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401 - ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY

What exactly does that mean? because that sounds alot like whats going on. Fuel economy definately has taken a plunge lately.

[waylowrider]

For vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted DPFE sensor, perform the following diagnostic procedure and repair action
NOTE: ALL LISTED APPLICATIONS CAN NOW BE SERVICED WITH DPFE SENSOR 4U7Z-9J460-AA

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO THE FULL MODEL YEAR FOR ALL VEHICLES LISTED EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING:
2002 Taurus/Sable 3.0L DOHC - Built After May 2002
2002 Taurus/Sable 3.0L OHV - Built After February 2002
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Retrieve continuous DTC(s).
If P0401, P0402, P1400 or P1401 are present, turn ignition OFF and replace the DPFE sensor.
Clear continuous DTC(s).
Perform key on engine off (KOEO) and key on engine running (KOER) self-test.
041101A Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Replace Tube Mounted Delta Pressure Feedback Sensor (DPFE), Clear Continuous DTC's And Perform KOEO And KOER Retest

[NudieWin]

wow thanks for the detail and everything Ill definately give it a try!

[NudieWin]

Hi its me again the mechanic wrote done this for the codes coming back..

B-1602 Passive anti theft module receiving wrong flood mat key code from transponder

B-1600 passive anti theft module ignition key transponder signal not received