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Battery is good, fuel is coming up through pumps, [engine...


Battery is good, fuel is coming up through pumps, [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) won't turn all the way over? Mechanic's Assistant: Does the engine spark at all? Is there a trouble code or is your "check engine light" on? ...

Battery is good, fuel is coming up through pumps, [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) won't turn all the way over? Mechanic's Assistant: Does the engine spark at all? Is there a trouble code or is your "check engine light" on? The engine is trying to turn over, NO check engine light Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2003 Ford [Taurus](/topics-taurus/) Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Taurus yourself? What have you tried so far? No, I tried jumping it when I was told that he could smell the fuel and that theengine was good. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No Thank you

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Hi, I'm Chad. Welcome to JustAnswer. I'm reviewing your question and I will be posting your reply ASAP.

Ok...thank youI'm not going to be the one fixing it. I just want to know what's wrong so I can have a bit of information while dealing with the actual mechanic.
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Thank you for your reply and that information as this does help me better understand the situation. I’m sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating. Please give me one moment to type out some info for you. I’ll be right back! A live optional phone call will be automatically offered by JustAnswer, you can accept or if you decide to decline we can continue with text until you feel the live call would be better suited to you. I will try to help you on this here Please ignore call request not needed here What is the [mileage](/topics-mileage-ford/) on it now? if the battery is good and checked for holding 12 volts and the engine is not locked up, then that leaves a weak [starter](/topics-starter-ford/) if it will not crank it over but not all the way, and after so many tries, it will smell fuel, since fuel been injected but not crank over quick enough o create enough compression and burn that fuel is it the original starter from 2003? **Please Let Me Know** **Thank You** **Chad Farhat** **ASE Certified Technician**

Ok...the mileage is about 185,000
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ok thank you for info is it an Orignal Starter?

Oh ok!!!! I'm not sure what year the starter is. I bought the vehicle 2 years ago and never checked.Not sure but thank you so much! At least I have some kind of information!!!! Thank you very much again!!!
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ok got you From what you describing,I would have it tested, check connectors on it , is it getting full 12 volts at the starter solenoid, then they can remove and bench test it , if 12 volts was found at the solenoid and still will not crank over engine fully ,then replace starter Please Read Below How to Get Back in touch with Me You Can Always Come Back to this Conversation and Ask Me any Follow up Question you May have on this Issue (You can Copy this Link Page & Paste it in your Browser when Ready and it will Open up our Conversation Again) or there should be a Tab on your Screen to Add me As Your Favorite Expert I'm Online Daily from 7 Am Till Late Eastern Time Zone Thank You?Chad Farhat?ASE Certified Technician You are very Welcome If you need my assistance in the future, Start your Question with (FOR CHAD FARHAT ONLY) or Go to my profile page You can also add me as Favorite expert for any future questions [http://www.justanswer.com/car/expert-chadfarhat/?rpt=3800](//www.justanswer.com/car/expert-chadfarhat/?rpt=3800)

I don't know what to say....I'm just really appreciative with all the information you gave me, I truly am. I'll keep your information for whenever I, or anyone I know, have any questions about vehicles. So glad you know your stuff!!!! Stay safe
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Thank you ,you too

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