[Joseph1968]

My fiance got a great deal on a 2000 taurus wagon from a reputable shop with about 76k originals miles,1 owner and it's pristine...after about 35 miles it seemed to get kinda slow Annnnnd barely made it home.Is it an easy common fix? PLEASE AND THANK YOU

 

[ice445]

Codes present? Does the engine rev to full RPM if you floor it?

 

[MERCrunner]

I would start with a conversation with that "reputable shop". Why were they in possession of it initially? What work/diagnostics did they do on it...if any? Solutions to problems like loss of power are seldom easy; nor, common. More information is needed in order for members here to help. Which engine does it have...Vulcan or DOHC?

 

[mikpal12]

I would start with a conversation with that "reputable shop". Why were they in possession of it initially? What work/diagnostics did they do on it...if any? Solutions to problems like loss of power are seldom easy; nor, common. More information is needed in order for members here to help. Which engine does it have...Vulcan or DOHC?

And also is the Check Engine Light (CEL) blinking? If so you are in safe mode.

 

[sheila]

^ If cel is blinking, you have misfire(s).

 

[BobWeir]

76k on a 2000 = rare. Worth having a knowledgable shop do a thorough check. I wish my long roof had such low milage! Contact me if she wants to sell it.

 

[taurusfanatic]

wow that is super weird op. do you have any updates for us? is there any sound you remember in particular on the ride home you can tell us? any lights going off? when it was idle did you notice anything weird? definitely press the place you got it from for more info - and the quicker the better if you are this unsure. shame on them if they sold something they knew was not up to par.