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Q: What is the best motor oil for a 96 Ford Taurus?
We have been running 30 weight oil (Pennzoil). But I’m wondering if this is the best oil for the motor?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Again, this is for a 1996 Ford Taurus GL, 6cyl, automatic. It has about 100k miles on it.

A: well pennzoil is the best out there but try switching to pennzoil ultimate synthetic and stick with it. it cleans and protects your engine. and use 89 octane better fuel = better running car

Q: How much will it cost to replace the Cat converter in a Ford Taurus?
How much will it cost to replace the Cat converter in a 2001 Ford Taurus. Parts and labor?

A: About $750.00

Q: What’s the possibility that the air conditioner on my 92 ford taurus will work?
The thing is that the condenser is broken and I have to replace it and put frion on it, I just wanted to know what would be the chances of the air conditioning on my 92 Ford Taurus working if I DO replace the condenser on it and put frion?

A: If the system was recently working fine before the leak (within a few weeks) your odds are good. However the longer it is exposed to moisture and not functioning moisture can take its toll. If it has been down for sometime then I would replace most of the O-rings if able and flush the system. Good luck!!!

Q: What should it cost to replace a Camshaft Synchronizer in a 2002 Ford Taurus?
The car is a Ford Taurus with a V6 3.1 litre flex fuel engine. I have just moved and I dont have a mechanic yet and I feel like the two places I took it were high. One place estimated it at $500 and the other at $425. Are these in line? The part can be bought for $50…..is there really that much labor involved? Thanks for help in advance!

A: $50? Yep..found it… aftermarket online.. Most local auto parts places will tell you it’s a dealer only item.. and send you for the $100 one from motorcraft.

The syncro is roughly $125 If I remember…. sensor is about $60.. hour for diagnosis (say $75/Hour) and about a hour and a half to replace and time it correct (so total of 2 1/2 hours)

Yep about the $410 or so quoted if I figure it correctly…. before taxes..

I may be wrong on some of these prices but check with the local Ford dealer for more accurate times and prices….

And BTW… the sensor is under a wiring harness, that is blocked by the throttle body… this syncro attaches with a rod to your oil pump and when it comes out, is roughly 2 feet long (if the rod comes out).. It also involves setting the vehicle engine in one special place to time correctly.. if not, can cause fuel economy errors and check engine lights.

Q: how much should it cost to get cosmetic repairs done on a Ford Taurus?
I have a very ugly ‘96 Ford Taurus I am trying to sell. I want to get bunch of dents (2 bigger dents and a half-dozen small dents) fixed and also paint it. How much do you think it should cost (ballpark) to get this done? Any estimate would be appreciated.
ALSO what color should I have it painted? Like what is the most popular color for this size/style of car?

A: http://www.maaco.com

Q: What are the best headlights in terms of visibility for a 1994 Ford Taurus?
I need some new head lights, mine are really dim.

Car Make 1994 Ford Taurus, what are the best head lights I can get in terms of view-ability and radius of the road they cover?

I’ve heard the blue ones are just for color effects, which ones actually make the road at night the safest?

A: they cal it H.I.D KIT 6000k do not get any more than 6000k then it well become illegal , every car i buy i have to get it a kit for it oh god it makes a huge different a night time they go for $ 130 – $ 180 depending on the brand i like phillips made in germany 2 years warranty really good stuff

Q: How do I find the settings for the headlights of a 2005 ford taurus se?
I just bought a 2005 ford Taurus se and I asssumed that once I turn off the car the lights will go off but instead I have to turn the knob to the left of the steering wheel to turn them off, otherwise they’ll stay on, is there an automatic headlight? How do I use it or turn it on?

A: Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a fixed period of time
after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.

To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.
To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.

Q: Where is the oil pressure switch on a 1993 Ford Taurus?
I have a 1993 Ford Taurus 3.8L. I need to replace the oil pressure switch but can’t find it.

Can someone please tell me where it is. If you have a picture that would be even better. Thanks.

A: oil pressure switch is right above the oil filter on the 3.8l engine, its not easy to get at but it can be done, the 3.8l has an external oil pump and the switch is on the body of the pump, can be scene behind the p/s pump and above the a/c pump

Q: Replacing the stereo in a 1993 Ford Taurus. Is is possible to preserve the use of the dash board buttons?
The 1993 Ford Taurus has volume, seek and scan buttons within easy drivers reach on the dashboard. If I replace the stereo with an aftermarket stereo is it possible to preserve the functionality of those buttons. Many thanks for any advice!

A: All you’ll need to purchase is a steering wheel interface that is specific to the radio you’d be purchasing. Example, you’re going to buy a Kenwood deck. You’ll then need a steering wheel interface that works with Kenwood. I will mention, the interface normally runs around $100.

Q: Is it necessary to change transmission fluid in a 2002 ford taurus with 63k miles?
My husband has a 2002 Ford Taurus which seems to be in perfect working condition. HIs dad for some reason told him he should get the transmission fluid changed someday and of course ran out and made an appt to get it done this week (200 bucks!! Jeesh). Neither of us know anything about cars and maintenance… does this seem necessary to do? Our extended warranty runs out next month and want to get as much done as possible. Thanks for any input!

A: Yes, automatic transmission fluid needs to be changed occasionally. look in the manual and it will tell you how often.

Q: How do I Install a CD player into my 99 ford Taurus?
I Just Bought a 99 ford Taurus and it has the factory am/fm radio in it, which only plays tapes! What things would i need to install a cd player. Please list everything i need. And if you know where i could get everything, Please tell.

A: you need a deck.
a plug for the factory wiring harness(unless you just want to snip wires)
an install kit for the dash
i just did the same thing in my buick regal and it was pretty simple
you should be able to find the install kit and plug at walmart. the plug cost me $8 and the kit was $12. so for $20 you can buy whats needed to install the deck. now you just need to buy the deck.
good luck

Q: 1998 Ford Taurus acts like it wants to shut off a red light. What is the cause?
My 1998 Ford Taurus acts like it wants to shut off at a red light but it doesn’t. What could be the cause of this?

A: The air filter might be extremely dirty so its starving for air. Same thing happened to my truck, except that it would die, so i replaced the air filter and it hasn’t done it since.

Q: 1997 Ford Taurus Pulls to right under acceleration?
I have a 1997 Ford Taurus GL and it pulls to the right when I accelerate. I recently had it aligned. This has been an ongoing issue and was wondering if anyone had any ideas. So far I have heard that it may be a wheel bearing getting ready to go, tie rod end, and struts.

A: is it front wheel drive? if so it could be cv joints or shafts that are going bad.

Q: why does the heater on my 93 ford taurus only work when im going 45mph or faster?
i have a 93′ ford taurus and the heater only works when im going 45mph or faster.it has a new thermostat,what eles could it be?

A: When there is little or no hot air blowing from your vents, the four most common problems are:

1. Low coolant level – Remove your radiator cap and check your coolant level. If the level is low, there is not enough coolant entering the heater core to make it heat up.

2. Clogged heater core – Remove your radiator cap and take a look at the condition of the coolant. If the coolant is not a bright green color or if you see a mud like substance in your radiator or in your overflow tank, than your heater core is clogged.

3. Wrong thermostat or defective thermostat – This is rare but you may have a defective thermostat or even have installed the incorrect one.

4. Air in the cooling system. Did you bleed the air out of the cooling system after you replaced the thermostat? If not, there are probably some air pockets in the system that need to be bled out.

Good luck, hope this helps.

Q: Is it to late to put synthetic oil in a 2005 Ford Taurus?
I just recently bought a used car. 2005 Ford Taurus with 65,000 Miles. Should I consider using synthetic oil to make sure my car lasts long?

A: It’s never too late. The main benefit to synthetic however, is extended oil change intervals. I suggest using an engine flush at your next change.

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