When I turn on the ignition, it makes screeching noise; I release the key. I turn on the ignition a second time and the car starts. Sometimes I have to go thru the procedure twice before the car will turn on
The alarm warning !
SOURCE: 2000 Ford Taurus - Spare Key Needed
To make another key for it, it has to be done at the dealer because of the security system. You're looking at around $300.00 to have it done. It may be cheaper or more. This is what they charge here in Wash. St. I'm not sure where you're located so call the dealer there and let them know your situation.
SOURCE: 2002 Ford Taurus ses 24v DOHC
Sounds like when you ran the car out of gas the fuel pump was damaged, these in tank electric fuel pumps are very small and produce allot pressure and volume, the way they do this is to use the gas around them to cool down, when the pump comes out of fuel when the tank is below 1/4 full it starts to get hot very quickly, since your pump was well used (109000 miles) that was the last straw. When you replace the pump also replace the fuel filter.
I would also clean the throttle valve and idle speed control valve, this may be contributing to the low idle complaint, clear the system after the pump and cleaning by disconnecting the battery for a few moments.
SOURCE: jerking into 2nd gear Ford Taurus
Take the car to a tranny shop,sounds like a torque converter problem. It'll get worse.
SOURCE: my ford ka wont start i have charged the battery
check your battery for cold crank AMPS if battery is fine check positiv cabel from battery to alternator they are common problem on this vehicles
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