Ford Taurus
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what are the relay schematics for a 2000 ford taurus?
A: You can find a great one in Chiltons, pick one up for 20 bucks at an auto parts store.
Q: I have a 97 ford taurus. One of my wrench's hit the positive battery terminal and now the car wont start?
I was replacing the thermostat on my 97 ford taurus. One of my wrench's hit my positive battery terminal. Resulting in alot of sparks. Now my car will crank but won't turn over. What could possibly be the problem?
A: Crank="To Turn Over!" In the main Fuse/Relay Box by the Battery Check the Main Fuse & Ingnition Fuses, Check to see if you Burned Out the Starter Solenoid. Check to see if you shorted out the Fueible Link to the Alternator!
Q: How many miles would a Ford Taurus be expected to last?
I have been looking to pay cash for a second car to use for commuting, and was seriously considering a Ford Taurus.
I looked at several in including a 98,99, and 02.
The 98 has the least miles with 69k, the 99k has 100k and the 98 has 80k. However the 99 has only been a company vehicle and has a very well maintained maintenance record.
How can I determine which, if any of these is a good buy?
A: The best buy is the car that is in the best mechanical condition that has the lowest price. Mileage is irrelevant. Once you get into high mileage cars, the maintenance costs will all be the same. They will all need occasional repairs, none of them any less than the other.
So buy the car that is the cheapest, that has the best maintenance record and is in the best physical condition.
Q: How do you replace a 2002 Ford Taurus SE front headlight lightbulb?
How do you replace a 2002 Ford Taurus SE front headlight lightbulb? I have 9007 series lightbulbs to put in and need to know how you get inside the front headlamp. Its a labyrinth inside the front of this car.. Thanks!
A: It'll only cost you $10. to have a garage do it.
Q: How much for a ford taurus 2000 transmission?
i was wondering how much it cost to put a new transmission in a ford taurus se 2000 .
plus manufactory.
A: This is a trouble-prone transmission, so if you plan to keep the car, a junkyard replacment isn't the best idea.
The Genuine Ford rebuilts are the best and offer the best warranty 3yrs/36K miles. But they're also the most expensive--retail price around $2,200 PLUS installation.
Your best bet is to find a reputable local transmission shop--not one of those chain rebuilders. Look to see if they are a member of ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association). If they give you an ATRA warranty, it will be honored by any other member shop. These guys tend to know transmissions better than the chain operations.
The chains just buy rebuilts from their franchiser. The techs usually don't get into them to find out what's wrong. They just remove and replace.
Rick
I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology. Visit my blog for cool articles and TSB's: http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.com
Q: How do I replace my stereo in my 2003 Ford Taurus with electronic climate controls?
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus Wagon. The Stereo is acting up in hot weather. Whenever it is really hot the speakers distort with a digital sound effect that really sucks.
I have looked into it and because I have electronic climate controls, there is no aftermarket replacement dash kits to put in an aftermarket stereo. Anybody have any suggestions on what I can do?
A: you can not replace the radio there is no kit
for that application
you fix the problem replace the factory radio
it is in the left side of the cargo area in front of the spare tire
this is the unit
http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-229-173-lincoln-sable-taurus-rcu-tunner-amplifier.aspx
Q: What muffler should I use on a Ford Taurus?
I have a 2000 Ford Taurus V6. I want to put a muffler on it to make it loud and aggressive sounding. What muffler should I put on there without breaking the bank? I am open from mufflers like ones you would put on a mustang or ones you would put on a ricer.
A: It's going to sound like ass no matter what muffler you chose. It's a family car, not a sport/muscle car. Don't waste your money.
Q: What is the cost of a Ford Taurus Heater core in NY state?
Ford Taurus heater has been having probs in the winter. It gets below zero and it blows warm air, then cold air. Does it pay to just replace the heater core? If the heater core is replaced will the heat work better, or should I not bother? What is the cost of a Ford Heater Core for NY state? How many hours does it take to replace the heater core?
I maintain my car, and bring it to a Ford dealership. The last time they looked at it, one Ford Dealership told me I need a new heater core, the second Ford place told me they can clean it, and see. Well they cleaned it out, and flushed it, charged me a little over $125, that was last Nov. In the summer they checked all my fluids, and said it was fine. I don't know if I should just let them replace it, or what, since it is labor costlly, but better be safe than sorry. They estimated it about $650,plus tax, is this a lot?
A: Always look at cheapest / easiest first when repairing! heater core- basically a small radiator inside your care, behind dash, behind componets, should work, (or it leaks or it is plugged.) Since you have heat sometimes, tells me it works. Like others have said, check antifreeze level in radiator, thermostat (which opens to allow for hot coolant to circulate into radiator.) When was last coolant flush? If 3+ years, have that done with thermostat replacement. $100 or so. Can save your car's aluminum head. Also, maybe your car's radiator fan is coming on, sucking ultra cold air into your radiator, therefore cooling the hot coolant used to heat your car? Some people put a small piece of cardboard on front of radiator in ME. to help radiator keep heat.
Q: How to replace a radiator hose on 2000 Ford Taurus?
My radiator hose split on my 2000 Ford Taurus. My husband can get to the top connection but is having trouble getting to the bottom connection. Any ideas?
A: Which hose are you referring to? Is it the upper rad hose or lower rad hose? What engine does it have, the 3.0L OHV V6 or 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6? The hose clamps on this particular car use a "squeeze-clamp" type hose clamps which can be difficult to remove, if the hose is in a difficult to access area. For this job, a special tool like the one pictured in the link below will greatly reduce the time required to service the hose clamps. Hope this helps.
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Q: What muffler should I put on a Ford Taurus?
I have a 2000 Ford Taurus V6. I want to put a muffler on it to make it loud and aggressive sounding. What muffler should I put on there without breaking the bank? I am open from mufflers like ones you would put on a mustang or ones you would put on a ricer.
A: http://shopmufflers.com/
id say magnaflow, borla, or flowmaster are the best get one of those to make it sound good. you get what you pay for so dont be cheap about it or youll pay more in the long run.
Q: To answer the question about my 1995 ford taurus stalling out in summer?
In answer to the reply I got about having the ford taurus for 5 years, and feel lucky it ran that long . I have had the car since it was new 13 years ago. This is the only major problem out of warranty that I have encountered with it. I neglected to say that when it stalls out, there is a strong gas smell from under the hood.
A: it sounds like the fuel lines are starting to collapse. they are made of plastic and with the heat they become fragile. now add the age of the car. that would cause it to stall. i would suggest that you inspect the fuel lines for wear and tear. if you do not feel safe inspecting your car, take it to a mechanic( it does not have to be one from a dealer) who can inspect and fix the problem.(ase certified preferred)
Q: How do I troubleshoot my remote unlock on my Ford Taurus?
My remote unlock on my Ford Taurus stopped working so I tried to replace the battery twice with brand new battery and it still doesn't work. How else can I troubleshoot this to see why my remote doesn't work.
A: what year taurus? might just be able to reprogram your remote. i know in an 04 or later, you just toggle the ignition switch between setting 2 and 3 eight times, when the locks cycle themselves, press a button on the remote, and you're done.
Q: with regard to ford taurus, What is the major marketing decision Ford face and why is it so important?
1)Define Fords Taurus(newly launched vehicle by ford) marketing research problem based on the management decision problem?
A: The Taurus nameplate is from a generation of buyers that know the name. The 500 and Montego are early 60's and 70"s names that the current generation of buyer has never heard of. This is the reason for the change.
This is also Mullaly's legacy as the new CEO for Ford Motor Company
Q: Why does my Ford Taurus' engine performs strangely with the air conditioner on?
About a week ago, my 2003 Ford Taurus started acting bizarre when the air conditioner was operating. Every few minutes while driving, there's a soft click-like sound simultaneously with a sudden and brief drop in acceleration or RPMs. Then, it almost immediately returns to normal until the next time. It's difficult to describe, but I'd like to get a general feel for what it could potentially be prior to taking it to the mechanic.
Thanks for any help!
A: There are a number of reasons that this could be happening. Everytime your A/C pump kicks on, it puts a load on the motor. The best thing to do is take it to a mechanic and they will duplicate the problem and figure it out from there. It's impossible to have somebody tell you what the problem is without looking at it. Possible IAC motor, engine misfire, dirty throttle body, or just a plain ol' tune-up could fix this problem.
Q: What size speakers does my factory 2003 Ford Taurus Have? How many does it have?
I need to know what size the speakers are and how many is has. 2003 Ford Taurus SES sedan.
A: 2003 Ford Taurus' have 6 x 8" in the front door and in the rear. Surprisingly, there are a lot of options for this uncommon speaker size if you choose to replace them.