Would earth strap break cause a break down?

SOURCE: Engine cuts off in traffic when car slows.

Sounds like it could be an ignition module breaking down.

SOURCE: "Service Engine Soon" warning light

The "service engine" light come on in about 80% of older cars quite frequently. Usually, it means nothing being related to some emissions component or similar. You can shut it of with a rented (for free,) tool at Autozone. The tool is a code-reader, and can also tell you what the specific cause is, as well as instruct the on-board computer to simply turn off the annoying light. Odds are it'll come back if you don't fix whatever trivial B.S. it is complaining about. Best advice: Unless it's something major, just live with it like everyone else. - Good Luck, John

SOURCE: I have same problem with

sorry im not a lincoln expert but the switch for the "park lock"(isolator switch) is either vacuum operated or electric.when they go your stuck until replaced.

SOURCE: Car will shut down at

It could be an electrical problem or a fuel problem somewhere, but I suspect the CPS (crankshaft position sensor) is going bad. When this starts going out, the car will shut off at anytime, but it will sometimes start right back up and sometimes a couple of hours. But I will say, if this is the problem it will leave you stranded. Good Luck.

Jim Y

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• Posted on Jun 03, 2011

SOURCE: My 2004 Ford Taurus shakes when I start it and

change fuel filter first - if does not improve - might have a melted catalytic converter in exhaust