Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak

    The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak. Leaking oil may accumulate on the exhaust system resulting in a burning smell. Replacing the gasket should correct this leak.

  • Camshaft Sensor Magnet may Damage Synchronizers

    The magnet for the camshaft position sensor may fall out of its mount and damage the synchronizers. This causes long crank times when starting the engine and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. If this happens, both the magnets and the synchronizers need to be replaced.

  • Synchronizer Shaft For the Camshaft Position Sensor May Make Noise

    The synchronizer shaft for the camshaft position sensor can cause a loud squeak or chirping noise due to failure of the upper bushing. The noise may be erratic and is usually present when the engine is warm.

1996 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Ford Taurus Service Engine Light

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 101, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    1996 Ford Taurus Wagon. Service engine light on. Blinking O/D off light. Replaced 3 solenoids in transmission. Was led to believe that was it. Got it back and not even half way down the road the se..

  • Ford Taurus Can On 1 Bank Of Catalytic Converters Be Replaced On A...

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove

    I have a 1996 Ford Taurus that has the catalytic converter low efficiency on bank 01 error. I know the Taurus has 4 catalytic converters. Can only the 2 converters serving bank 1 be replaced or wi..

  • Ford Taurus What Is Causing My Odometer To Stop Working While My...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 148, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, odometer, not-working

    I have a 1996 Ford Taurus LX SW with a 3L DOC engine. My odometer and trip meter stopped working but my Speedometer is working fine. The VSS was replaced about a year ago. If it was a bad VSS why wo..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Coolant Radiator Leak

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, leak

    Hi! I've removed all of the bolts that hold in place the radiator top cover on my 1996 ford taurus, although I am able to shake the cover, it still won't come out from the vehicle. Would you plea..

  • Ford Taurus What Could Cause My Gas Gauge To Go To Empty With Gas...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 84, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    I put gas in the car the gas gauge goes up, then goes to E. And shuts the car down as if out of gas. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, February 7t..

  • Ford Taurus Door Jamb Switch

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL

    related to body, door, switch

    Where is the door jamb switch located on the 96 Taurus GL sedan? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, February 26th, 2011 AT 2:16 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus Electric In Drivers Door

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    Taurus wagon open driver door does not turn on dome light @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 11:29 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus When First Put In Drive And Step On Gas, I Get A Clunk...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 219, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    When first put in drive and step on gas, I get a clunk. Shoul I want to stomp on it to pass on the highway it does it to. Ideas of whats wrong? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display..

  • Ford Taurus Ford Taurus Schedule Service Light

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    Ford taurus schedule service light comes on after having had an early service, how do I switch it off? Thanks Steve @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } S..

  • Ford Taurus Fuel Pump

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 170, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, location

    Where is and how do I replace a fuel pump on a 1996 Taurus GL? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, July 17th, 2011 AT 7:45 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus Fog On Windshield

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 150, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield, leak

    Hi, I have a 1996 Ford Taurus, with a 3.0L engine. When I start my car up and drive it I see fog on my windshield, and I smell a chemical smell coming from my air vents when I turn the ac or heat..

  • Ford Taurus Interior Lights Stays On. Doors Are Closed And Dimmer...

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to interior, interior-lights, stay-on

    Interior lights will not go off after doors are closed. Dimmer switch works fine. How do I get interior lights to work properly. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Taurus Popping Sound

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC

    related to general, noises, pop

    What is making popping sound in front end (while turning) on my 96 Ford Taurus? I have already changed cv axle, ball joint, bearing, strut, and tie rod end. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt ..

  • Ford Taurus Radiator Fan Not Turning Off

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, stays-on

    96 ford tauras radiator fan not turning off @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, February 7th, 2011 AT 11:16 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus Radiator Fans

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 885 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, temperature-sensor

    Radiator fans don't turn on when when the needle almost reaches the hot point. The fans work I disconected the temperature sensor to the fans and the fans turn on but when I plug it back in they tur..

  • Ford Taurus Can I Replace The Power Steering Pulley Myself Or Does...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 90, 000 MILES

    related to steering

    Pulley has chip missing from side, 3 belts broke in 5 months, no other wear, just mostly straight tear. Assuming from chip in pulley @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0;..

  • Ford Taurus Replacing My Water Thermostat

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 230 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove

    How to change water thermostat @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, November 15th, 2010 AT 4:07 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus Which Gasket Do I Use?

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to tires, symptoms, flat

    Have a '96 ford taurus g. 3.0 6 cyl. There appears to be a donut gasket between the pipe and the manifold, but the auto parts stores show only a flat type gasket. Will the flat gasket fit flush aft..

  • Ford Taurus Water Pump Removal/re-installation

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    I’ve drained the coolant, removed the coolant reservoir and removed the drive belt but I’m unsure of how to remove the water pump itself. From what I can see it seems impossible with convention..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    I have already changed the water pump and took the thermostate out but still leaking water out of reserve tank cap what can be wrong. The cap is not the correct cap could that be the problem. @m..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 074 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0303

    I had my car check at autozone it came back as a misfire in cilder 3 and 4 I changed pluges and wires but I still have a mis what could it be the code was p0303 and p0304 @media(max-width: 960px..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to suspension, symptoms, low

    Transmission problem 1996 Ford Taurus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic I was at the store and when I pulled out I heard a big thump and I got out and I seen my front passager mount had fel..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to general, noises, knock

    Engine Mechanical problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic my car was making a knocking noise then all at once it quit and a big ball of smok came out of the car and all t..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 181, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, radiator-hose

    Would a radiator hose cause a engine to overheat @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 AT 8:53 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus Cooling Fans Not Working?

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, not-working

    Cooling fans not working, fuse in engine compartment check good, radiator rodded out last october, thermostat working, when car gets hot fans do not run, Thank You @media(max-width: 960px..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 154, 000 MILES

    related to body, hood

    Hello my car has recently started acting funny. If I do not let it run for a good ten fifteen minutes it will jump when I come to stops. There have been times when it wouldnt let me accelerate. It w..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, wiper, motor, location

    Engine Mechanical problem 1996 Ford Taurus 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic we just bought this car and we are trying to replace the wiper motor so the windshield wipers will work. Where is ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 11, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, test

    Hello my name is Jamie I bought a 1996 Ford Taurus on Friday afternoon. My husband and I both test drove the car briefly and it drove beutifully. Now it is acting like it isnt getting any fuel. When..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 221, 123 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, blink-fast

    I have a 1996 Ford Taurus that the brake lights are out and it keeps blowing the fuses for the rear brake lights. Also the left turn signal blinks fast and all the bulbs are good on the car. @me..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Gl/sparkplus Wet...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    1996 ford taurus gl/sparkplus wet with gas @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, March 5th, 2010 AT 7:44 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus 1996 Taurus Terrible Grinding Noise...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    I started hearing a terrible grinding noise coming from the rear driver's side wheel for a few days. My tire looks fine. The noise would come and go, at varying speeds, for the first two days. ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus 96 Taurus Shift Column Lever Loose

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to steering, column, loose

    Transmission problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 170k miles 96 taurus, when put in park, drive, reverse on the column. Seems loose. Sometimes wont start til jiggle it..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus AIRBAGS LIGHT

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to warning-lights, airbag-light

    Electrical problem 1996 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic 156000 miles To: 2Carpros Can you please advise me what can I do to remove airbags light that keeps blinking on my dash..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Anti Theft Red Light

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to security

    I replaced the battery in the car, which runs great, the red anti theft lite blinks and car wont start @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, Septe..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to security

    THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SHUTS THE ENGINE OFF EACH TIME YOU START IT WHEN THE TEMP GETS 30 DEGREES OR COLDER. WHEN THE TEMP WARMS, THE CAR STARTS FINE @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: no..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Bad Rotors & A Grinding Sound -...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 116, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    I just bought a car from a private dealer, and within a few days the rear brakes began to grind. I didn't think much of it, and figured I'd have to take them in, but then yesterday, they REALLY..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Bat S- Crazy Electrical (?) Problems...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, stay-on

    My battery light came on the other day, so we replaced a cracked cable. That didn't do the trick. I drove it the next day and the light stayed on, and while driving, my stereo cut out, my tach w..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Blown Fuse

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 175, 000 MILES

    related to general, fuse-test

    When driving this car and stopping at a stop sign, I push on the accelerator and the car shuts down. I change the ignition fuse and it starts back up again. Ignition coil was recently replaced an..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Car Failed Inspection, Two Possible...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 116, 500 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    My Dad's 1996 Ford Taurus 3.0L G, failed inspection for emissions. The results page showed codes of P0420 and 0430 which are Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold in Banks 1 and Banks 2. One ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Catalytic Converter

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter

    I have a knocking noise coming from catalytic converter @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 5:43 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Catalytic Converter

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    Engine Performance problem 1996 Ford Taurus All Wheel Drive Automatic 147000 miles My car keeps not wanting to go into first gear. It gets to 20 mph and instead of shifting from there it ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Catalytic Converter

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    What is the average estimated cost to replace the catalytic converter for a 1996 Ford Taurus? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Changing A Fuel Filter

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    Engine Mechanical problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic I am trying to replace the fuel filter, I have removed the hairpin clips but now I can't remove the filter. I ju..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Changing A Fuel Filter

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    Engine Mechanical problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic Thanks for every body who gave me suggestions but I still can't remove the fuel filter. I removed the hairpin cli..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Check Engine Light Still Comes On...

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Computer problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 160, oo miles gave car tune up and fould vacumn leak, engine light still comes on, code 420,430 @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { disp..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Cooling Fan

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, stays-on

    1996 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic I own a '96 Ford Taurus and my cooling fan is not turning off. I have tried locating the cooling fan relay in the fuse box under the hood but have..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Cooling Fan Will Not Shut Off

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 11, 050 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, stays-on

    The car has not been run in five days but fan will come on if I connect battery cable.I have replaced the fan switch and the sending unit. What else do I need to do to fix this car. thank..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Cruise Control

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to interior, cruise-control

    Transmission problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic when I use the cruise control the car shifts eraticly and seem to start off in 3rd gear when I dont have the cruise o..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Cruise Control And Horn Not Working

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 91, 300 MILES

    related to interior, cruise-control, not-working

    Hello: I have the above mentioned vehicle. Approximately 2 weeks ago the horn and cruise control stopped working. When the cruise control "ON" button on the steering wheel is pressen, nothing ha..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Door Lock Troubles

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 102, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, not-working

    Hi. My daughter's door locks are not working and actually locking on/off on their own. So, we assume we need a new actuator. So, is this something we can do ourselves? Do you have instructio..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Early Deployment Of Air Bag Due To...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to safety, airbag

    Just came back form Meinke, they said that because my streeing wheel was loose and moved back and forth that there was a chance my air bag would open given the right amount of vibration. For a whil..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Engine Codes And Rough Running

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain

    I'm receiving a generic misfire on cyl 2, 5, 6 and lean fuel on bank 2. The car runs rough. I just changed fuel filter, plugs, coil, and valve covers gaskets. I sprayed alot of throttle body c..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Fans

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 104, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove

    Why do my fans turn on when the temp lvl is 1/4 from being all the way hot, when my fan does turn on the temp lvl goes down to halfs way, is this normal? I noticed that by turning on the heater my..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Front End Shakes

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 156, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, shake

    I bought a 96 ford taurus wagon, there appears to be a front sway bar that is detached on both sides, the car front wheels shake and have AALOT of road noise, the steering wheel also shakes, if I..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Fuel Pump Or Coil Problems

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump

    Engine Mechanical problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic If the car has sat overnight and is cool it will crank and run good for about 15 miles at about 55 mph. It then..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0l V6 W/65k Miles

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, door, lock, replace-remove

    We resently started to have problems. We took it to ford they said to replace the battieries and cables. Didnt work. The problem we are having is when it is in nuetral or park everything is great, ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus How Do I Purchase The Right...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 112, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    Last year, my service engine light came on in my 1996 Ford Taurus G sedan, and when I had the light checked, it came back with a catalytic converter issue. I've done my share of internet researching..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus How Much Would This Cat. Converter...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 109, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    I bought a '96 Ford Taurus G two years ago and it has ran like a cloud ever since. However, for about the past four or five months, the check engine light has been on steadily and never goes out. ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus How To Shop For Catalytic Convertors...

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter

    1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 119000 miles My Dad's car failed for inspection due to P codes 0420 and 0430 which came back to be a bad cat. Also, the check engine light has been on steady ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus I Need Help.

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 139, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel

    I have a 96 taurus. It has been pulling hard to the right. While driving down the road, you cannot let go of the steering wheel, even for one second. My husband rotated the tires on right side thi..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Ignition Problem.

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to general, storage

    1996 Ford Taurus GL, 72,000 miles, Auto. Vulcan V6. I have this really troublesome problem. Basically my car refuses to start once in a while. This problem happens at random. Doesn't matt..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Inner Tie Rod Replacement

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to steering, tie-rod-end, replace-remove

    Steering problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic Could someone give me a step by step on how to change an inner tie rod for a 1996 ford taurus, please? @media(max-wi..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Interior Lights

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to interior, interior-lights

    Computer problem 1996 Ford Taurus Automatic 136000 miles Lately (not every day) but most days my interior lights will not go out and the dash shows that the doors are open but of course t..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus IT HAS A MISS

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil

    I just bought this car 2 days ago. It had a miss to it andthe guy said he put a coil pack and plugs and wires on it. Its still missing. He said he was told it was the #5 fuil injector. When your dri..

  • Ford Taurus Change The Spark Plugs?

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 199, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    My car is a 1996 Ford Taurus LX, I was driving in a passing lane and all of a sudden my rpm went up to 4000 and then there was a bad smell. I pulled over and there was little smoke but not bad. Whe..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Leaking Radiator

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, leak

    I have a leaking radiator and a misfiring number one cylinder how much do you think this will cost me to fix in parts and labor @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Locking System

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to body, tailgate, lock

    Hi, This is a 1996 Taurus WAGON. The key is stuck in back tailgate lock. Tailgate seems frozen up. Has an auto lock system. All other doors lock and un-lock except tailgate. Key will not come out..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford TAURUS LX 101,000 Miles V6

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to security, keyless-entry

    I just bought this car for my son. I have two questions. There is a hum in the steering wheel mainly noticeable when car is sitting at a stopped postion. Also, there is keyless entry buttons and..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Misfire Code P0304

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 300 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0304

    How do I fix a diagnosis code P0304 a misfire in 4 in a 1996 Taurus with 3.0L compression good 120 changed plugs wires egr backpressure sensor vacuum solenoid vehicle speed sensor coil pack injector..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Moon Roof Dome Light Stays Lit

    1996 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dome-light

    With the ignition on the "door ajar" warning light is lit and the map lights on the dome light module is lit and it does not go off when the power is turned off. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus My Car Will Not Stay On

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 128, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column

    This morning we started my car and drove to work and everything was fine. My husband came home and took the keey out of the ignition and the car would not shut off. The switch on the steering column..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus OD Override Light Flashing In Stop...

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    Transmission problem 1996 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic 169000 miles during a 300 trip my wife experienced the OD off light flashing and it would not stop. Next morning it was n..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus P1000 Code

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1000-p1099, p1000

    Computer problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic i know that u have to use a scanner to clear codes. Have one wont clear. Can somebody please tell me why? I know not to d..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Power Steering

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, hard

    When I put the transmission in any motion gear, the radio wont work and the car is very hard to steer @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, May 13th..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Power Steering Noise

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, noise

    A noise comes from the power steering pump area when the wheels are turned all the way to the right or left. Do you know the possible causes? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padd..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Power Windows

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, window, relay

    Electrical problem 1996 Ford Taurus Automatic 168000 miles My power windows in my car will not work, and I cant even hear a sound like it is trying to work, ive replaced a fuse relay fo..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Pull To Left

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to steering, tie-rod-end, play

    Steering problem 1996 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic my husband pulled the motor to fix something put it back in perfectly he said. Know when I drive it the steering is loose unti..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Pwer Steering

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 159, 256 MILES

    related to steering, pump

    When the car is turned off the pump for power steering squirts oil at the time we shut off. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, August 7th, 2009 AT ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Radiator Cost

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, estimate

    Other Category problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl 160000 miles Cost for replacing radiator at the dealer @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday,..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Radio

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to interior, radio

    Electrical problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic I'm having problems with the radio in this car. When I put it into reverse the radio quits working and the automatic an..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Rattling Of Tire

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 199, 920 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, noise

    The wheel makes a scraping noise when driving and the whole wheel jerks when the brakes are applied @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, May 20th, ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Rear Stabilizer Links Broken

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 225, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar, link

    My car was towed today. I watched the guys with the tow truck trying to figure out where they could hook on to something in the back end to get the car onto the flatbed tow truck. I suspect that t..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Replacing Passenger Side Mirror

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, mirror, replace-remove

    1996 Ford Taurus 61500 miles Last night as I was backing out through a tight spot I hit my passenger side mirror and it broke the holder clean off. I bought a replacement mirror online..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Shifting Randomly

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    My car drives beautifully on the highway, but on the side roads it has a hard time shifting. When I was reading the previous articles I was wondering if it was the speed sensor or possibly somethin..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Smoke From Engine When Rain Or...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to general, storage

    I have a 96 ford taurus with 150k miles. Ive just had the heater hose replaced and still notice that when it rains and the car has been sitting for a while at a light theres white smoke coming from ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Sounded Like Flat

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, flat

    On my way home from work Monday night I had what sounded like a flat tire, when I got out and looked at tires, there was no flat. The next morning I took it to a tire shop and they said the wheel ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Steering And Electrical

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to steering, electronic-power-steering

    Steering problem 1996 Ford Taurus Automatic When in reverse it would sometimes get hard to steer and the radio would cut off. Yesterday in drive it got hard to steer and the radio kept fl..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Steering Column Gear Linkage Causing...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, loose

    The shift lever on the steering column seems loose and is making it hard to start the car @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, February 13th, 2010 A..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Steering Wheel Removal

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to steering, steering-wheel, replace-remove

    Steering problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic How do I remove the steering wheel so I can replace the Actuator? I have a steering wheel air bag. @media(max-width: ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Suspension.....ball Joints

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 123, 657 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint

    How do put new ball joints in my car? I hope that I can do the word myself. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 AT 6:15 PM ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Taurus Sedan Vs. Wagon

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 18, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

    Do the sedan and wagon engines, transmissions, suspension, steering assemblies the same? So if I follow the repair of an assembly on one(the transmission, for instance) it will be pretty much th..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Trouble Codes P0155 & P0161

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0161

    Computer problem 1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic over 100,000 @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, May 3rd, 2010 AT 6:43 P..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Turn Signal/hazard Light Relay

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 36, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, hazard-light

    Where is the relay for turn signal/hazard lights on the above mentioned car? Thanks much! @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, February 13th, 2009 AT ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Water Leak

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to interior, water

    Transmission problem 1996 Ford Taurus V8 Four Wheel Drive 126000 miles my car is leaking water and overheating. I put water in it to start it but it wont start either, what is it? @me..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Water Pump

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump

    1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic I had water spraying out of one of the hoses that connected to my water pump and my car was over heating. I was wondering do you know what mayb..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Water Pump

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 940 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump

    What does the water pump assembly look like, especdially the hose router attached to it.I @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT ..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Water Pump Replacement

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    My waterpump is leaking. I am in the process of replacing it. My manual (chilton) says that you are to apply pipe sealent to bolt # 3. Unfortunatly the picture points to a bolt that is not on the..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Window

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to body, window

    Electrical problem 1996 Ford Taurus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 150000 miles my car window on the passenger side is stuck down. What can I do to repair this? @media(max-width: 960px) { .ad..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Windshield

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 97, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield

    How do I PROPERLY take out and relplace the windshield. Thank you in advance for your assistance, jerry @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday,..

  • Ford Taurus 1996 Ford Taurus Wipers

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, relay

    I have a 1996 Ford Taurus and I have noticed the windshield wiper and washers were acting up. The other day they just quit working, I have checked every fuse and relay and all are working. Also I ha..

  • Ford Taurus 96 Taurus Fluid Leak

    1996 FORD TAURUS

    related to suspension, symptoms, scrape

    I went to look at a 1996 ford taurus started great ran great say no oil leaks on groud where parked after done with test drive owner backed in an uphill driveway and scraped front end and all of a s..

  • Ford Taurus Brake Lights

    FORD TAURUS

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    My brakes only turn on when I first aply the pressure, but after I get about half way through they cut out. This is a Ford, Taurus, 1996 @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;paddin..

  • Ford Taurus Changing A Fuel Filter

    FORD TAURUS

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    I have a 1996 ford taurus and I was wondering where the fuel filter is on this model. Thanks! @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, September 13th, ..

  • Ford Taurus Electrical Issues

    FORD TAURUS

    related to body, wiper, not-working

    My ford Taurus GL when you put it in gear the windows stop working, the delay windshield wipers don't work the rear deforst does not work. But when you put it in park everything starts back working...

  • Ford Taurus Ford Howling Noise

    FORD TAURUS

    related to general, noises, howl

    1996 Ford Taurus with 140000 miles. There is a howling noise coming from below the car. Noise starts around 20 mph and does not change pitch even at speed put into neutral. Does not vary with eng..

  • Ford Taurus Ford Taurus Front Tire Howl

    FORD TAURUS

    related to tires, symptoms, howl

    I just purchased a used 1996 ford taurus gl with 100,000 miles. As I was driving it home on freeway, at about 55 mph, a VERY loud "howl" came from the front right tire. As soon as I applied the br..

  • Ford Taurus Idling Problem

    FORD TAURUS

    related to general, shakes

    Ford-Taurus-143,000- 1996 make Recently I noticed that while idling the rpm goes down under 1000 (hovers around 800) or so and sometimes the car starts shaking. Does the car need tuning or is i..

  • Ford Taurus Oil Light Staying On After Change

    FORD TAURUS

    related to warning-lights, oil-light

    I have a 1996 Ford Taurus SW, approx 120,000 miles, 6 cylinder. I took the car in for inspection and had an oil change. Now, my oil light is staying on and there is oil in the car. There is a sli..

  • Ford Taurus Over Flow Puking Water Out.

    FORD TAURUS

    related to interior, water

    I have a 1996 Tauras GL with 177,000 and a 3.0 ohv automatic trans. My problem is it is puking coolant out of the overflow I just put a water pump on last weekend. And I have a thermostat to put..

  • Ford Taurus Water Damage!

    FORD TAURUS

    related to interior, water

    1996 Ford taurus, milage 85,000. Engine 3.0 V6. I drove my car into a puddle and it stalled out. Water got to the inside of the car but it didnt reach the seats just got the floors a little wet...

  • Ford Taurus Whirring Sound On Right Front Side Of Car

    FORD TAURUS

    related to general, noises, whirring

    :cry: 1996 ford taurus wagon, 137,000 miles. There is a whirring sound coming from the right front side of car after it has been driven for about 15-20 minutes. The check engine light is..

  • Ford Taurus Interior Dome And Door Lights Stay On

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 245, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dome-light, stay-on

    My interior dome light and door lights stay on. Ive made sure all the doors and trunk is closed properly. The indicator light on the dash comes on. I have been disconnecting the positive terminal in..

  • Ford Taurus What Tools Are Needed To Unscrew The Two Screws...

    1996 FORD TAURUS, V6, MANUAL, 173, 072 MILES

    related to general, tools

    What type of tool is needed to unscrew the two screws inside the door at the bottom of the window that's on the back drivers side. Car listed above is a GL model. @media(max-width: 960px) {..

  • Ford Taurus Rear Suspension

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 180, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, shock

    Rear shock broke through the interior. Is it a fix or a scrap? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, June 24th, 2017 AT 5:57 AM ..

  • Ford Taurus Steering Wheel Shakes

    1996 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, shakes

    The steering shakes left to right really fast when car is in park after installing a new rack and pinion and power steering pump. What could cause this? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display..

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