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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, door, lock
Car won't turn over all lights and door locks work
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Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 AT 9:15 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 147, 000 MILES
related to suspension, shock, replace-remove
Quote to replace front shocks and struts for 1997 ford taurus my front tire is rubbing against the body can this be the problem
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 153, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, tap
While on the expressway, the check engine light begn to flash and then light steady. The car was running fine at the time with no noises being heard. The car was pulled off the expressway and while..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES
related to exhaust, flex-pipe
I have a 97 ford taurus v6 duratec. My brakes got hard making it difficult to stop they don't push towards the floor at all. Their are no leaks and the fluid is full. ABS light has been on for a yea..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 86, 000 MILES
related to body, door, symptoms, open
My car is 1997 ford taurus station wagon GL has an intermittent problem with the 'warning door open' light. Although all the doors closed the warning light remain on and after driving for miles sud..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 500 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
The check engine light is on in this car. I got 2 codes p1138 and p1000. I recently replaced the upstream front O2 sensor and the check engine light went out briefly for 2 or 3 days. Should I replac..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 121, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
I have a 1997 ford taurus. The check engine light is on in the car. I have recently replaced both downstream o2 sensors and reset the check engine light. It goes back on the next time that the car i..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 150, 000 MILES
related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove
My clutch torque converter went, Code 1744 I am tackiing the job myself with no previous experience. I have removed battery starter filter componets wheels Cant figure the trans cooling line ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 169, 000 MILES
related to ignition, coil, test
I just did an OBDII test and im just curioius what this means
ignition timing advance for #1 cylinder value units are at 0 degrees, min is 0.00, average is 2.93, max is 37.00 does this mean I h..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 169, 000 MILES
related to ignition, coil, replace-remove
My engine shakes while idling I have never seen anything like this before, rpms jump from 650 to 490 back to 650 no service engine soon light or anything I changed plugs in my sho 2 months ago anyon..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 136 MILES
related to exhaust, catalytic-converter
Just put a new catalytic converter on its running hot also have a power surge where battery being drained and cause electrical functions to go hay wire
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 215, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, replace-remove
97 Ford Taurus sho will only turn over but will not start changed fuel pump and filter still will only turn over
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-leak
Gas leaks from like the top of the tank and drips from multiple locations constantly until only approx. 1/32 of tank left
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 147, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, grind
My car hasnt been driven in about 3 weeks it has rained about seven of those days when I put the car in reverse I heard a hard grinding kinda sound I checked the e brakes that was ok I also looked u..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 120, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working
The headlights on the car keep overheating the headlights don't work I have to jiggle the wire behind the headlights in order to get them to work I have replaced the wiring harness behind the headli..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC
related to exterior-light, headlight, stay-on
97 ford taurus==headlights stay on after turning off ignition. Headlight switch tests ok
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to engine-cooling, thermostat, leak
My 1997 taurus smells like its burning anti freeze but has no visible leaks. Could it be the wtaer pump, or thermostat?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC
related to body, rear-window, defroster, switch
I cant get my rear defrose to work, I replaced the IRC panel so the switch was replaced but it still dont work. I bought the car in april without a stereo in it and when I hit the rear defrost butt..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 150, 000 MILES
related to steering, pump, replace-remove
Replacing the power steering pump would prefer removing mounting bracket for easier access?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 159, 000 MILES
related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove
I have a suspension question. How do I to remove lower drivers side ball joint without replacing entire steering knuckle?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 14, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, headlight, lens
Cant access the light socket
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Sunday, March 11th, 2012 AT 11:33 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, grind
Hey, everyone! I have another question concerning my '97 Ford Taurus. What would cause the transmission to grind when accelerating after a complete stop?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 120, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, oil-light
1997 Taurus. Oil light came on all of a sudden. Did this 20k miles ago and after a dozen 1 mile drive it stopped and went 20 k miles just fine. Now back on again. Where do I start?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 194, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1500-p1599, p1519
Had my ford taurus 1997 in for a service as my "check engine soon"light came on and stayed on. Got codes checked in computer, 3 came up p0708, p1518, p1519, are these exspensive to get fixed?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 130, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, radiator, replace-remove
Trying to change the radiator. Can't figure out how to get the headlights out and the cowling off the right way so I can lift the radiator out.
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 142, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, turn-signal, blink-fast
When I turn key anti-theft light starts blinking rapidly car cranks really slow or not at all and battery gets drained fast
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 12, 000 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer
I have had check engine lite come on and go off by itself for about a year, code is O2 sensor bank 2. Then my son used the car while visiting and reported that the speedometer dropped to around 20..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 155, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, water-pump
I have a 97 Ford Taurus and have very little heat. I put a new thermostat in and flushed the system. A lot of rusty looking liquid came out. Is this an indication the water pump is bad?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL
related to engine-cooling, water-pump
How do you get a water put hose off water pump on a 1997 ford taurus.
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Saturday, January 29th, 2011 AT 6:30 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 156, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, battery-light
It was raining intensely, and I drove twenty minutes to get to my work place. But, while turning into the parking lot the battery light came on when I turned the steering wheel all the way to the ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.4L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 123, 000 MILES
related to interior, gas-pedal
I have a six cylinder engine my car. It starts, idles fine, no obvious signs that something is wrong. I drive through the city and on and off the gas often, but when I take my foot off the gas, ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 365 MILES
related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, replace-remove
So I replaced the AC compressor, with that I replaced the thermostat and also the water pump. After filling the system with coolant, the cooling fans seem to want to run on the high setting when I..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES
related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, noise
I attached a video to this. There is a crazy low noise when I turn the steering wheel left or right but not when it's centered. Also, there is an accompanying whizzing noise. Power steering fluid l..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES
related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove
I am replacing the lower ball joints and strut asm on my '97 Taurus. After several trips to the parts store to get the tools needed I was able to remove the suspension unit and replace the ball join..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0402
What would cause fault code# p0402
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 AT 8:29 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, quarter-panel
Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
If you wreck and hit back quarter panel ofthe drives side would the fuel injection system shut down completely w..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 18, 000 MILES
related to body, door, lock
I only have full power while car is running in neutral but while it is in drive I have no radio, power windows, locks or power steering it comes and goes
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to engine-cooling, water-pump
1997 Ford Taurus
Hi, I'm having problems with my car-my coolant pump has orangish reddish rusty looking liquid all over it and my car keeps overheating. I have no heat and now my car won't eve..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 178, 000 MILES
related to steering, symptoms, not-working
I just got the fuel pump replaced on my car. However, on the way back from the shop, my power steering stopped working. Before I return the car to the shop, I would like to know if my recent re..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to exterior-light, turn-signal
1997 Ford Taurus
How do I change the rear turn signal brake lamp?
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Friday, April 24th, 2009 AT 2:00 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to exterior-light, turn-signal
1997 Ford Taurus
HOW DO YOU GET AT THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS TO REPLACE THEM ON A 1997 TAURUS?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to steering, symptoms, not-working
Over 100,000 miles on vehicle.I have owned the vehicle for almost 2 years. Problem started 2 weeks ago. Loss of power steering in Reverse only. Now in reverse or drive no power steering. In neutral ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to exterior-light, brake-light, switch, replace-remove
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl
how to replace brake light switch
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Friday, March 26th, 2010 AT 4:43 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 864 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level
Fuel gauge always in the empty position add fuel still the same
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 AT 3:43 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to exterior-light, headlight
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 100, 00 miles
I have a 1997 Ford Taurus. First, the door ajar light and interior light turned off and wouldn't..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 156, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, whistle
I have noticed a whistling noise when I'm sitting in idle. I've also noticed the noise slightly during acceleration. Any ideas?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 87, 000 MILES
related to body, mirror, replace-remove
My wife was backing out of the garage the other day and she knocked off the driver side- side mirror, How would I replace or fix it?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 126, 770 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0352
Went to start the car, turned over, would pop once and then nothing. Had spark and fuel pressure, tried ether and still nothing. Tried a few more times until battery died, then got it started ju..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 203, 000 MILES
related to safety, airbag, reset
Hello I hit a deer and both air bags deployed we have them removed already. My question is this what is the proper procedure for installing these we have heard you can set these off if not installed..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, coolant-reservoir
Antifreeze has solidified in tank. It has the same consistency as peanut bitter. Could a flush of the tank and the surrounding hoses fix the problem?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to interior, radio, wiring
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 125000 miles
do you know which color for each of the radio wires goes to each one because im trying to put a new radio in?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 99, 000 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, battery
My battery keeps going dead I put new altanater and battery, but stills goes dead and my gauges are not working after my battery dies. I pulled and checked all fuses, all are good. But I did notice..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 150, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, brake-light
How do I replace my brake lights
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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 1:08 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to general, used-car-advice
Transmission problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 100000 miles
I'm thinking about buying this car for a good price but when at a stop it goes into neutral. You put it back into drive a..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 112, 000 MILES
related to general, shakes
My car begins to shake at 70MPH and stops around 80. And when I stop the car jerks sometimes.
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009 AT 9..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 178, 000 MILES
related to exhaust, catalytic-converter
OBDII scan says its bank 2 sensor 2, which after searching google all day long it says its downstream 02 sensor under the car before the catalytic converter? Is that right. And also is it a easy jo..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to ignition, coil, replace-remove
Engine Performance problem
1997 Ford Taurus Two Wheel Drive Automatic
Engine cuts out runs rough and cuts out at 4000 rpm. Already replaced spark pluigs and wires. Replaced the coil pack. ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
I Have a 97 Ford Taurus SHO. About two weeks ago, the battery light flashed on when I would accelerate more then I normally would. I just pushed it off and backed off on speeding. This morning o..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 199, 990 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
So I got 7 problems showing when I ran the code scanner on my car, number 4, 5, 6 cylinder are misfiring, os sensor heater/circuit malfunction
egr sensor high voltage and cat system effiency belo..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
The check engine light is on in my car. At AUTOZONE, they did an electronic analysis and said it was spark plug number 5. I had new plugs and wires put in about a year ago. I replaced the plug but..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
i just bought this car I am wondering if who I bought it from un hocked it how will I tell
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 164, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, clunk
My husband hit a good size pothole and after that the car makes a clunking sound when turned in either direction. What could cause this?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to general, noises, clunk
Noises problem
1997 Ford Taurus 150000 miles
My car has been driving fine though there has recently been a clunking noise coming from the right rear tire area. It typically only occurs ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0133
I do have the meter and it states P-0133. I did look it up, but it really doesn't tell me what to replace to correct the problem. I sold the car an I'm trying to get it to pass CA. Smog, so I real..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0174
I have codes PO171 & PO174 (LEAN) Could someone tell me a logical plan of attack? Any help woulb greatly appreciated
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 199, 789 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-filter
Earlier this year my car started jerking while I was driving down the road, and I had no power at all even with the pedal clear to the floor. I shut it off and it started right back up and I got al..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 188, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan
I have looked everywhere but I cant find exactly where the cooling fan switch is located. Do you have any idea?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 114, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, stays-on
I am trying to debug an A/C issue and need some input. 97 Taurus with 114000 miles. A/C has alway been stable until recently when compressor froze up. I replaced Accumulator, Compressor, Orifice, ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, air-bleed-valve
How to purge air from a closed cooling system
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Friday, January 25th, 2008 AT 11:40 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 137, 000 MILES
related to interior, cruise-control, switch
I recived your email but it was not much help. Like I said in earler qestion/i replaced cruise switches on steering wheel with new ones/also put new crusie control modadule on it/plus new brake swit..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working
Working on a firends Taurus. I normally do all my own auto work but thins one hase me stummped.
She has headlights, turnsignials, backup lights, brake lights and emer flashers, just no dash l..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 84, 000 MILES
related to body, door, latch
I have a 97 taurus GL, whenever I make a right hand turn or am on a particularly curving road or a bumpy road my door open indicator comes on as well as the dome light, not when I make a left hand..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 141, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain
I have a 97 taurus I have 4 engine code 141 161 340 453 first two o2 heater banks 1 n 2 next 1 cmp fault and last fuel tank pressure above max changed both o2 sensors and cam sensor no change. Any h..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 156, 000 MILES
related to exhaust, manifold
There's a noise upon initial start up that sounds like it is coming from some where near where the exhaust ties in with the manifold. It sounds like a small leak, like air escaping from somewhere. ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0340
Went through emissions and code p0340 came up.
ive already changed camshaft position sensor. Wondering what else could be wrong.
Thank You
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 130 MILES
related to interior, water
I drove into a flooded street. The car stalled. I tried to start it, when nothing happened, I left it alone til the water in the street went down. I was able to start it after a few cranks. I wait..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 195, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-filter
I ran out of gas twice. After that my car would lose power when I accelerated after idling for 10-15 minutes or driving for 20-30 minutes. It did this off and on for a couple weeks, then it got so..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
the fuel gauges is reading wrong. What could the problem be?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay, location
Can anyone help me find the fuel pump relay in my car? According to the Chilton's electrical diagram of the car there is one on it, but they fail to mention anything regarding its location. Is the..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-pressure-regulator
I have a 97 Ford Taurus SHO. The car would start but a couple seconds or so later it would staul out. We were told it was the fuel regulator. We tried one from a different year taurus and it wasn..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 167, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-filter
Hi
I have a 97 ford taurus that intermittantly/randomly shuts down in warmer weather. I am fairly sure the fuel system is shutting down as you can't hear the priming humm when you turn the key f..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 166, 000 MILES
related to fuel-system, fuel-leak
Hey there I just recently noticed I have a small gas leak um when I looked underneath my car I notice it looks like the gas is leaking from the top of the tank could it possibly be just a hose or? I..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to suspension, sway-bar, bushing
I have a 97 ford taurus gl with about 70k milles. I took it to the dealer to get the oil changed and they told me that my front sway bar was loose. When I got home I looked at the sway bar and all..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, grind
I have a 1997 Taurus GL, 4s4n transmission. I have a grinding noise where the passenger side drive axle enters the transmission. Is this a transmission rebuild or an easier to solve problem? The tr..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 126, 285 MILES
related to exterior-light, headlight, stay-on
The headlights are staying on, even after I shut the engine off and remove the key.I took the positive battery connection off for 2 hours hoping the computer would reset but nothing changed.
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus Automatic
I went to leave for work car starts up fine. When I went to reverse it won't go into gear. Now if I start it in neutral I can shift gears but..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to interior, interior-lights
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 141000 miles
For the last month or so, when I would get in the vehicle, the interior light would not turn off ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 170, 400 MILES
related to interior, dashboard, light
My door is open light is on but the doors are close
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Saturday, June 14th, 2008 AT 3:56 PM
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 165, 000 MILES
related to general, used-car-advice
Hey there im looking at this 1997 sho taurus it has 167.000k in excellent shape for $ 1200 as is it runs fine no knocking or anything but needs an alternator, I was wondering what I can do so I can a..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 163, 000 MILES
related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove
We replaced the cataylitic converters on october of 07 because of low effiency in bank two. This past spring we replaced the whole assembly y-pipe again due to low effiency of catayalist in bank tw..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES
related to suspension, ball-joint
I am unable to get the steering knuckle up high enough to reinsert the lower ball joing into the Control Arm. I have tried using a spring compressor but there is only room for one, not two so when..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove
1997 Ford Taurus
im in a jam with the extraction of my lower drivers side ball joint on my 97 taurus ive gotten the ball joint out of the lower control arm but I cant seem to find out how to ge..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 260, 000 MILES
related to body, door, align
My car's driver side window motor fried and the side mirror is barely hanging on. So instead of bying two separate parts I was just going to buy a used door from a junk yard. Then I heard that some ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 458 MILES
related to general, noises, clatter
When I come to a stop sign and am rolling up to the stopline I hear a clacking sound that diminishes and stops as the car comes to a complete stop. When I start to go again the sound is heard again ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 112, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, radiator, drain-plug
I inadvertantly introduced about two quarts of oil into the cooling system of my vehicle. The container was the same color and the same size, and it even looked the same color as antifreeze on the..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, oil-in-coolant
I have a 1997 Taurus 3.0 liter ohv that is getting oil in the coolant. I'm not sure if it is engine oil or transmission fluid, niether one looks contaminated (milky) on the dipstick. When the probl..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 153, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, oil-light
My oil light is coming on when I am stopped at a light or other short term stop while in drive. Once I accelerate, the light goes off. When in park or neutral the light is off. A moth ago, I ha..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES
related to suspension
I have a ford taurus and in the winter time all the slush from the road gets under my car. Then when it gets too cold the rear suspension tightens up and it feels like I am in a 50's pick up truck g..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 199, 000 MILES
related to general, used-car-advice
Hey, I am looking at a taurus, with the above specs. Obviously you cant see the car. Any common problems with that year model of the Ford Taurus> Thank you
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to steering, rack-and-pinion
Steering problem
1997 Ford Taurus 4 cyl 98000 miles
How long should a rack and pinion last, if you have a one put on a 1997 Ford Taurus
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to engine-cooling, radiator, replace-remove
Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
HOW DO I REMOVE THE RADIATOR?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to engine-cooling, radiator, replace-remove
Six cylinder (V6 3.0L) front wheel drive automatic 141,000 miles.
Do I need to remove the front bumper to replace the radiator on my car?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 121, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, radiator, replace-remove
My stupid son just trashed the radiator in our taurus coming out of a parking lot, how do you replace it
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES
related to tires, symptoms, locked-up
Hello, I have a 97 taurus. Yesterday while out driving I put in reverse and the rear left tire would not rotate. Runs fine in drive this only happened in reverse. Recently had brakes done and snow ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 49, 500 MILES
related to suspension, sway-bar, link, estimate
Hi,
The other day I got my 1997 Ford Taurus inspected at a dealer that I have been going to for a few years. The car needed some repairs that I did know about and some that I wasn't aware of. I..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to steering
Steering problem
1997 Ford Taurus Automatic
How do I remove the power steering unit in a 1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 230, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
In getting the car inspected, I was told the check engine light was burned ut. How do I replace?
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Sunday, October 26th, 2..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to engine-cooling, coolant-flush
Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl
IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD KNOW OR BE CONCERNED ABOUT BEFORE REPLACING MY COOLENT RESEVOIR OTHER THAN THE CAR NEEDS TO BE COOL SO I WON'T BURN ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES
related to body, window, replace-remove
I just picked up a 97 taurus, the passenger side window was busted out and I am trying to replace it.
I am having trouble removing the old "washers" that hold the window to the slide. Is there a..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 117, 000 MILES
related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0402
When the car is first started after sitting overnight, the idle is rough with a "chug" to the engine. If I do not wait until the idle recovers, goes to high idle, and settles in at about 1000 rpm..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 166, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, running-light, stay-on
Hey there guys I have had problems with my day time running lights ever since I bought my taurus sho I have noticed the lights on dash and car dim in and out and yesterday when I came home from work..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 138, 854 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
I have a 1997 ford taurus the service engine light came on I found out the light came on due to the intake air temperature sensor I change the sensor and was told to drive 35 to 100miles I drove the..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 86, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
My service engine light is on and it also smells hot do you have an idea what it could be. They put it on the diagonicts mac hine and it is very expensive. Other
wise the car performs well.
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 122, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
My service engine soon light is on and I have to get it inspected. ECM commanded air pump on-NO flow or low flow detected when monitored
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 78, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
I just bought a 97 tarus. Drove it for a few hours in the city and the service engine light came on. I took it to a autopart store and they pluged it in to thier diagnostic device wich reads heated ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 67, 087 MILES
related to warning-lights, seat-belt-light
I have only own this vehicle for two months and the following has just started going on:
When I start my Taurus and leave it in park, all electrical items function well. However, when I move t..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 118, 000 MILES
related to general, noises, knock
I am running 87 octane fuel, but under loads like hills I hear it spark knocking. I was told that this engine has a octane plug that you can remove and it will advance the timing. Is this true, an..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 111, 345 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer
Speedo quit turn blinkers quit an shifts hard
Seed sensor code an cam sensor code or comeing up
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 97, 000 MILES
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer
On my Taurus, at times, usually after about 20 minutes of driving, the speedometer seems to shut off and drops to zero even while traveling a speed, and the transmission then fails to shift prop..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer
1997 Ford Taurus
Where is the relay for the speedometer located on a 1997 Ford Taurus GL?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 138, 000 MILES
related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, shakes
When I get to around 65 mph the steering wheel starts to shake I just got a wheel alignment what can this problem be?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, license-plate, light
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 180k miles
I can close the hatch one time and the Tag light works than I hit a bump or I close the hatch again and it w..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to engine-cooling, thermostat, bolt
1997 Ford Taurus
The bottom bolt on the thermostat housing had it's head broken off and now remains stuck in place. Quite simply, what can I do to get this out?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES
related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove
Engine heats up very slow, never really gets to full temp. Temp climbs when sitting still but drops down as soon as car starts moving. Is this the thermostat? If so, is it located where the upp..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to tires, symptoms, wear
Suspension problem
1997 Ford Taurus V6 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 168000 miles
Every month I have to by new back tires because the streads on the tire wear out. What could be the problem?
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1997 FORD TAURUS, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 141, 000 MILES
related to suspension, strut, replace-remove
Just put new struts on the front. I didn't use the electronic balancing struts, so I reconnect the wiring that went to the strut. After I completed this installation I started the car, and it wi..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES
related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working
I am trying to help a high school kid with little or no money to fix his problem. His headlights stay on all the time and he has been driving around and pulling the fuses to turn off his lights. I..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to interior, water
1997 Ford Taurus V6 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles
I have a fluid leak where water is put in radiator and I can't fine any hoses that leak. I wonder if there could be a problem with ba..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES
related to interior, water
Drove thru a puddle and the water got pushed up into the air intake of the engine. Now the engine won't turn. Battery has plenty of power. Engine is acting like it is siezed.
What kind of damma..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES
related to interior, water
I have replaced therstat the over flow box still water blow cap off, no white smoke from tailpipe, dont register hot inside, but after 5 min of driving water flows back out over flow box, please hel..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove
Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
Do I have to remove the alternator to replace the water pump?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, wiper, not-working
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 179000 miles
my car accessories work in park when I put it in reverse
the radio, redefrost, windows, winsheild wipers. S..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 20, 000 MILES
related to body, window
My driver window will not roll up and others will what could be wrong?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, windshield
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic 85,000 miles
While driving in a rain storm one of my windshield wipers started acting weird and shaky and then completely stopped workin..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, wiper, speed
Electrical problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
While they still work at normal speed, but I can no longer select hi speed or delay on the wiper blades. (Unless I turn ..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, window, relay
Electrical problem
1997 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
none of the pwr windows work I checked relays and fuses
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to steering, symptoms, hard
The past day my steering on my car has been really tight. I have checked power steering fluid and is ok. I also notice a shake when I get over 30mph with a squealing noise. Any ideas on what it coul..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to fuel-system, fuel-pump
I have a 97 Ford Taurus GL Sedan that has been a pretty sweet car. It has about 97,000 miles. I've noticed that its lost some of its pep especially on freeway driving. It feels sluggish and just doe..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to steering, steering-wheel
I have a 97' Ford Taurus, with 124,000 miles. I went out to my car this morning and it started just find. But as I drove off I noticed the battery light came on and the steering wheel became very s..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, trunk, lock
As you might or might not know this perticular Taurus does not have a trunk release anywhere else(at least that I have found In 8 years). When you stick the key in to try to open the trunk it will n..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, window, motor
I was wondering if anyone knows approx how much a motor for my power window on driver side front will cost me?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to suspension, strut, replace-remove
I am planning on replacing the rear struts and springs on my 97 Taurus GL 3.0L soon. I haul a lot of tools and even a trailer for motorcycles on the occasion, so I'd like to put heavier springs in ..
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FORD TAURUS
related to body, door
1997 Taurus. How do I go about setting the code to unlock the doors using the keypad on the front door?
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to body, door, lock, not-working
I own a '97 Ford Taurus 6cyl. Wagon w/135,000mi, which has been a great car for me for some time now. However, recently i've had some crazy electrical problems all at once, leading me to believe ..
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FORD TAURUS
related to fuel-system, fuel-leak
1997 Ford Taurus 171,500miles
Gasoline is leaking near the engine. I replaced clamps on the hose, but it feels as if there is pressure building up inside. Could this be the fuel filter?
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FORD TAURUS
related to steering, tie-rod-end
My 1997 ford taurus v6 3 liter has 138000 miles on it. I have center vagueness on the steering and I can feel every single thing on the road. I took it to a place to do a diagnostic and they told me..
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FORD TAURUS
related to fuel-system, fuel-leak
I have a 1997 Ford Taurus GL 84000 miles. When I first start the car. There is a slight gas smell. It disapates and there isn't any leaks from the gas tank. Any ideas where it is coming from and..
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1997 FORD TAURUS
related to suspension, auto-ride, replace-remove
I have been trying to replace the Struts on the back of my car but am having difficulty in doing so. I believe there is something wrong with the Semi Active Ride Control. Anyone who is willing to gi..
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FORD TAURUS
related to interior, radio
When my 1997 ford Taurus station wagon is in neutral or park the radio is on and sound comes out of the speakers. When I shift into drive the radio is still on but no sound comes out of the speakers..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES
related to interior, gas-pedal
Was going down hill. Gas Pedal went flat, engine went full speed. I dont know whats the probelm
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES
related to warning-lights, battery-light
My headlights will get dim then bright when I drive faster than 55mph. If I accelerate quickly from 55 to 65 or more the battery light will come on.
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 217, 000 MILES
related to tires, symptoms, locked-up
I noticed a grinding sound in my rear tires when I was driving and now when I put my car in reverse my rear passenger tire does not turn but it does when I go forward. Could this be the wheel bearin..
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1997 FORD TAURUS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 206, 446 MILES
related to warning-lights, check-engine-light
I use the computer to scan my vehicle for the codes. The codes revealed came in a sequence of:
Obd2
Obd2
R
Re
Error about 3 times
I tried looking them up and fail to get the answe..