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Discussion Starter · #2 · Feb 1, 2008 (Edited by Moderator)

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General Info/Orientation Threads
How To Ask A Question on the Forum
1996-2008 Owners Manuals/reading VIN Numbers
What Generation/Engine/Transmission Do I Have?
Trim Level Description
Specifications
Worthless Mods
https://www.taurusclub.com/forum/87-engine-drivetrain/174189-electric-superchargers-bad-good.html
Glossary of Acronyms
Fuse Panel Diagrams

Airbag Shelf Life
Buying an Older Car (ie- SHO)
Car Takes Long Time to Slow Down
Colors (1986-1999)
Difference between FWD and RWD
Decoding Ford Part Numbers
Frozen Door Latch Solution
Fuel Injector Cleaner Information
Gas Pedal Broke (Went to Floor)
Key Programming
Letting Car Sit For Long Time
Locked keys in car?
MPG Readout Freezing? (2004-2007)
Oil Drain Valve
Overdrive vs. Drive
Plural of "Taurus"
Rear Windows Only Go Down Half Way
Removing Dealer Emblems
Rotating Tires
SHO Production Numbers
States that use road salt
Stopping Trunk Slippage
Tips On Buying A Used Car
Tire Pressure Sticker Location (2000-2007)
Trailer Hitch Installation
Wiper Removal
Wipers Move Independently Of Each Other
Wipers Stall Mid Sweep
Why turning off engine or shifting to neutral while coasting is bad and will not save gas

Maintenance/Repair
https://www.taurusclub.com/forum/82-maintenance-repair/247714-cold-weather-no-start.html
Belt Routing
2004-2007 Engineering Test Mode
Motorcraft Part Look-Up
Fluid Specs
Front Jacking Locations
Rear Jacking Point
Using Ramps
1986-2007 Motorcraft Part Numbers
SHO Preferred Brand Parts List
AutoZone Online Repair Guides (Registration Required)

Auto-RX

Battery Light Flickering
Cyclical Whirling Front End Noise
Dash Lights Won't Illuminate, but Turn Signal Always On?
Engine Overheating
Erratic Stalling w/ Blinking Theft Light
Fixing Frozen Trunk Lock
Half-Shaft/CV Removal and Replacement
Half-shaft/CV Joint Symptoms
Half-shaft/CV Joint Brand Selection
Horn Location and Repair
Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) Information
Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) Troubleshooting and Diagnostic
Idle Control Valve Gasket
Oxygen Sensor Part Numbers
Power Steering Filter
Power Steering Filter Location
Power Steering Fluid Replacement (Easy Way)
Power Steering Fluid Replacement (Dealership Way)
Power Steering Fluid Replacement (Dealership Way + Pictures)
Power Steering Frothy and Whining
Power Steering Line Removal & Installation, 96-99/OHV
Power Steering Line Removal & Installation, 96-99/DOHC
Radiator Replacement (1992-1995)
Rattle in Wagon Tailgate
Rattle and top speed of 45 MPH?
Starter Remains On
Subframe Mounts
Throttle Plate Adjustment
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Testing
Water Leakage in Trunk
Water Leakage in Trunk Fix
Windsheild Washer Hose Repair
Windsheild Washer Hose Replacement Info
Wheel Bearing Replacement (1996-1999)
V8 SHO Alternator Replacement
Vibrating Gas Pedal

A/C, Cooling, and Heater

Climate Control Diagnostic and Testing Manual
Convert Manual to Electronic Climate Controls (2000-2007)

A/C Systems Testing
A/C Clutch Removal
A/C Compressor Clicking
A/C Compressor Dissection
A/C Compressor Removal
A/C Compressor and Accumulator Removal (1996-2001 Duratec)
Automatic and Manual Climate Control Description (2003)
A/C Smells Musty
A/C Makes Grinding Noise
A/C Override Switch Install (Manual Controls Only)
Blend Door Actuator Replacement (Clicking in dash)
Blower stuck on high?
Blower Motor Replacement (2000-2007)
Coolant Bottle Cracking
Coolant Bottle Failure
Ford Coolant Color Chart: https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/Main/quickref/scucEN.pdf
Coolant Drain and Fill
Coolant Flow Direction
Cooling Fan Questions
Coolant Temperature Sending Unit Replacement
Defrost Button Replacement
Draining Coolant
Fan Wiring
Heater Core Flush
1986-1995 Heater Core Removal
1986-1995 Heater Core Replacement
1996-2007 Heater Core Replacement
Heater Core Removal (2000-2007)
Low Coolant Light On (Replace Coolant Bottle)
Low Coolant Light On (Already Replaced Coolant Bottle)
No heat? Check Heater Core.
No heat? Check Thermostat.
Intermittent heat? Check Water Pump.
Heat only when engine is revved? Check water pump.
Radiator Drain Plug Location
https://www.taurusclub.com/forum/82...p-applies-all-taurus-sable-models-1996-a.html

Electronic Air Temperature Control (EATC)

*** No, you cannot swap it to manual controls. ***

Climate Control Diagnostic and Testing Manual
Converting Manual A/C to EATC (2000-2007)

Air Won't Blow Out Panel, but Blows Out Floor?
Change EATC Temp Fahrenheit to Celsius (1995 and earlier)
Change EATC Temp Fahrenheit to Celsius (1996 and later)
Hot Air Only? (Electronic Climate Controls)
Hot Air Only? Check blend door.
EATC DTC 051 (A/C Not Cold and AutoLamp not working)
EATC Self Test
EATC Quick Description Chart (2003)

Fluid Leakage Identification

Here is a quick guide for identifying some of the drips under your car:

Yellow, Green, Blue, or Orange slimy-feeling water is probably engine coolant (also found inside the car under the dash if the heater core is leaking).
Reddish, lightweight hydraulic oil could either be transmission or power steering fluid.
Clear, lightweight hydraulic oil could be brake fluid or power steering fluid.
Engine oil may be black or look like it does right out of the bottle.
Heavy, syrupy oil could be manual transmission or axle differential oil.
Blue, soapy water could be windshield washer fluid (cracked reservoir, leaky pump...)
Clear water is likely normal condensation draining out of the car's air conditioner system or rainwater draining from the windshield cowl.

Fuel
Acetone in gas
1996-1999 Fuel Tank Replacement
Accessing Fuel Pump
Erratic Flex Fuel Fuel Guage Fix (1996 and newer)
Fuel Filter Replacement (1996-2002)
Fuel Filter Replacement (2002-2007)
Fuel Filter Clip Information (2002-2007)
Fuel Pump/Injector Testing
Filling gas shuts off pump early (Takes forever to fill up)
Gas Cap Scratches Quarter Panel?
Gas Tank Door Fix
Hotwiring Fuel Pump
Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Fluctuates
Replacing the Gas Gauge Sending Unit
Winter Gas

Ignition/Starting System
Battery Corrosion?
Battery Tutorial
Note: Batteries these days (2011+) tend to be of increasingly poor quality. Just because it's a year or two old (or a month) doesn't mean it's still good.
Ignition Cylinder Removal
Ignition Module and Actuating Rod Info
Ignition Turns With No Resistance (Spins Freely) and Car Won't Start
Key Turns On Engine, But Won't Turn Off
Key Won't Turn in Ignition
Replacing Ignition Switch
Random No-Start
SHO Maintenance
Starter Dissection
Starter Testing
No-Start with rapid clicking?

Spark Plugs
See individual engine sections below for removal topics
Bosch Spark Plug Info
e3 Spark Plug Info
Side Gapping Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Differences
Spark Plug Discussion
Spark Plug Info
Spark Plug Info (e3 and multi-tipped spark plugs)
Spark Plug Testing
Spark Plug Wire Holder Removal

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Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 22, 2008 (Edited by Moderator)

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Engine
General Info
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/98-...what-engine-does-my-car-have.html#post3409818
Engine Swap
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/124...190098-2001-4-6l-dohc-taurus.html#post1918042
Performance Mods List
STS Turbo Installation
Turbo/Supercharge Info

1996-2007 Exhaust Size
A/C Evac and Refrigerant Refill Procedure
Accel Coil Packs
Battery Light Flickers at High RPMs
Belt Routing
Bosch Spark Plug Info
Cooling Fan Info
DFPE Replacement
EGR Sensor Melting?
Exhaust Size
Fuel Filter Replacement
Intermittant No-Crank, No-Start
Idle goes up and down, almost stalling?
MAF/TB Cleaning
Motor Mounts Location
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Painting Engine Parts
Loosen Tensioner (Belt Removal)
Revs Slow To Fall To Idle
Subframe Bushings and Motor Mounts
TCCA Hood Blanket Mod
Timing Marks (2.5L HSC 4-cyl)
Urethane-Filled Engine Mounts
Warm-Up Time
Y-Pipe Removal

Vulcan Camshaft Position Sensor and Synchronizer Topics

Topic with Sound Clip
Accessing CPS
CPS w/ vs w/o Step on Plug
Cam Synchronizer/Sensor Location
Cam Synchronizer/Sensor Replacement (1)
Cam Synchronizer/Sensor Replacement (2)
Dorman Cam Synchronizer Warning

Why it fails

Oil
5w-20 vs Thicker Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Flickering Oil Light
Oil Filter Recommendations
Synthetic Oil

Intake
Cold Air Intake Information
Homemade Intakes
Homemade Cold Air Intake ('91-'95) (1)
Homemade Cold Air Intake ('91-'95) (2)
Intake Silencer Picture (1996-2004)
Intake Silencer Removal (1996-1999)
Intake Silencer Removal (2000-2007)
Intake Silencer Removal (2000-2003)

Intake Silencer Removal Video Topic
Spun Rod Bearings (Video and Symptoms)
Underhood Temperatures

Seafoam
Procedure
More Info

Oxygen Sensor Terminology
Sensor 1 = Upstream = Before Catalytic Converter
Sensor 2 = Downstream = After Catalytic Converter
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Bank and Cylinder Numbering
Firewall - Bank 1
1 - 2 - 3
4 - 5 - 6
Radiator - Bank 2

Coil Pack Numbering (Duratec)
Firewall
4 - 6 - 5
3 - 2 - 1
Radiator

Coil Pack Numbering (Vulcan)
Firewall
1 - 2 - 3
5 - 6 - 4
Radiator

Coil Pack Numbering (Vulcan Alternative)
Firewall
5 - 1
6 - 2
4 - 3
Radiator

Firing Order
2.5L HSC L4: 1 3 4 2
3.4L SHO V8: 1 5 4 2 6 3 7 8
All V6s: 1 4 2 5 3 6

Idle Speed
Cold start-up: ~1250 RPMs
Cold in-gear: ~900 RPMs
Warm start-up: ~900 RPMs
Warm in-gear: ~650 RPMs
Normal within +/- 150 RPMs

Duratec (3.0L DOHC V6)
Alternator Removal
Blue Smoke
Coil Pack Numbering (2001)
Crankshaft Removal
Cylinder Misfire (2001-2003)
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/82-...591-duratec-engine-parts-locator-gen-4-a.html
Exploding Intake
Headers
Heated Oxygen Sensor Removal and Installation (2001-2003)
Intake Manifold Removal (1996-1999)
Intake Manifold Removal (1996-1999) (Additional Information)
Intake Manifold Removal (2001-2003)
Oil Pan Gasket (2000-2005)
Oil Pan Gasket Supplemental Information
P0171 and P0174 Solution
PCV Position and Removal (2003)
PCV Location
PCV Removal
Valve Cover Vent Elbow
Port and Polish
Rattle/Rattling?
Removing Rear 02 Sensor
Serpentine Belt Removal (1)
Serpentine Belt Removal (2)
Spark Plug Change
Thermostat Location and Coolant Draining (1997)
Thermostat Location (2000)
Ticking?
Water Pump Rebuild (1996-2000)
Water Pump Removal (1996-1999)
Water Pump Removal (1996-2000)
Water Pump Removal (2000)

Essex (3.8L OHV V6)
Check Timing
Erratic Idle and Stalling
Fuel Mileage
CCRM Test Procedures
IAC (Idle Air Control) Valve Location
Intake Silencer Removal (1992-1995)
Oil Pump Removal
Replacing Spark Plugs
Supercoupe Belt System + 4.2L Stroker (Supercharged 3.8L)

Vulcan (3.0L OHV V6)
Performance Mods
60mm Throttle Body Upgrade
2001-2003 Composite Intake Swap
1.7:1 Rocker Arms
A/C Belt Bypass
Alternator Removal
Belt and Pulley Check/Replacement
Big Three Upgrade (Electrical Grounds)
Changing Thermostat
Composite Intake Manifold Swap
Engine Swap (Compatibility between years)
Engine Swap (Same Years)
Erratic Stalling and Blinking Theft Light
Hard Start, Bad Idle, and Poor Acceleration? (2004+)
IAC (Idle Air Control) Valve Location
Intake Silencer Removal (1992-1995)
Oil Pan Gasket Technical Service Bulletin
Oil Change Procedures
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/82-maintenance-repair/205738-help-updating-wiki.html Oil Pan Gasket for 2007 models.
PCV Location
PCV Removal
STS Turbo Install
Spark Plug Replacement
Spark Plug Wire Clip Removal
Timing Cover Replacement
Tune-Up Information
Tune-Up (Abridged)
Upper Intake Manifold Removal
UDP Install (1)
UDP Install (2)

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Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 23, 2008 (Edited by Moderator)

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Transmission

How an Automatic Transmission Works

*** Trans Filter Change ***
*** http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/87-...ow-flush-your-tranny-home-30.html#post2374602 ***
*** Flushing Topic ***
*** Printable Service Procedures ***
*** When (or Even If) To Replace Transmission Fluid & Filter ***
*** AXOD-E to AX4S Filter Upgrade (1993) ***
*** Pan Removal and AXOD-E to AX4S Filter Upgrade (1992) ***
*** Filter Ring Gasket ***
Additional filter change thread: How To Change The Transmission Filter On Your Gen 3 Taurus - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/185...ak-trans-vent-likely-problem.html#post2789057

Checking Fluid:
You can also do a "blotter test" to check for worn-out fluid. Place a few drops of ATF on a paper towel and wait 30 seconds. If the spot is widely dispersed and red or light brown in color, the fluid is in satisfactory condition. But if the spot does not spread out and is dark in color, the ATF is oxidized and should be changed.

Do not overfill because doing so can cause the fluid to become aerated, which may affect transmission operation. You should also check the condition of the fluid. Some discoloration and darkening is normal as the fluid ages, but if the ATF is brown or has a burnt smell, it is badly oxidized and needs to be changed. Varnish on the dipstick is another indication of worn-out fluid.

General Info
General Info
Additional Info
Bubbles in fluid
Ford Transmission Info
Trans Temp vs. Life Expectancy
AX4N Temperature Gauge Install
AX4N Temp Gauge Install (2004)
Top speed of 25 MPH?
Instant limp-home mode?
Difference between 96/97 and 98/99 AX4N Trans
Difference between AX4S and AX4N (1)
Difference between AX4S and AX4N (2)
No Movement in R, OD, D, or 1
Orange vs. Green Gasket
Overdrive vs. Drive (1986-2007)
Overdrive Usage and Grade Assist (2008-2010)
Transmission Wiring Harness Diagram
P0760 with Check Transaxle Light
Torque Converter Fails To Lock When Cold
Torque Converter Stall Speed
What is Transmission Slip?

Automatic to Manual Conversion
1986-1995 3.0L Vulcan
3.8L Essex

Cooler Install
Routing Diagrams
Transmission Cooler - Taurus Car Club Maintenance and Modification Wiki
1995 Stock Cooler Diagram (1)
1995 Stock Cooler Diagram (2)
Simplified Trans Cooler Line Diagram

Removal and Repair
Transaxle Removal Guides
1994/1995 AX4N Removal
1995 AX4N Removal
1996+ AX4N Rebuild/Repair (1)
1996+ AX4N Rebuild/Repair (2)
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/114...08-taurus-sel-transmission-shudder-fixed.html
AXOD-E/AX4S Diagnostic Info
AXOD-E/AX4S Technical Manual
In Car Valve Body Removal
Trans fluid leaking at cooler line
Trans. fluid leak around filler neck TSB (Part 1)
Replacing trans. fluid leak, with pictures (Part 2)
Four Cylinder Transaxle Removal
Removing ATX Vent
AX4N Check Ball Location
Side Panel Diagram

Shifter Problems
(also see Interior section for more topics)
1-D-1 Manual 2nd Gear Selection Topic
Can't shift out of park? Try this.
Shifter sticks going out of park?
Loose column or console shifter?
Loose Column Shifter
Loose Column Shifter (Play in vertical Movement)
Shifter Cable Replacement (Column Shift)
Shifter Cable Replacement (Floor Shift)
Vague Gear Selection

TRS (Transmission Range Sensor)
Symptoms (Each bullet point is a symptom that doesn't necessarily happen at the same time):

Loss of power steering assist, all window controls (none are lit up), rear window defrost controls, half of the MFS controls (only Hi, Lo, and turn signals work), and radio only when car is in R, (D), D, and 1. Everything functions fine when put into P or N.
Transmission randomly downshifts/upshifts suddenly while driving.

Symptoms, TSB, and Repair
Additional Info
TRS Alignment Procedure
TRS Wiring Harness Pin-Out
TRS Wiring Pin-Out (AX4N)
Transmission Range Sensor TSB 6F50/6F55 09-11

VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor)
Symptoms (Each bullet point is a symptom that doesn't necessarily happen at the same time):

Speedometer inaccurate
Speedometer needle not working
Speedometer needle jumping around
Bad/harsh/no shifting
Cruise control not working correctly (speed jumps up and down)
Cruise control not working at all
No Overdrive
Won't shift out of 1st gear
Clunky Downshifting

AX4S/AX4N VSS Location
Codes P0500 and P1502
Slipping on 1-2 Shift and Wacky Speedometer?
Removal Tips
How it can break from sitting too long
Speedometer Drive Gear
Sudden downshift?
Clunky/Erratic Downshift? Won't shift out of 1st gear?
VSS Wires

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