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What is wrong when your 1996 Taurus runs but the belt pullies alternator ac power steering and water pump don't move along with the running engine?
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Answered 2004-12-19 16:09:45
Is the belt missing? Maybe the tensioner is broken. your belt must be broken and missing ,that is about the only answer.
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