20 Most Recent 1999 Ford Taurus - Page 9 Questions & Answers

If it is black the it most likely is an earth wire for the bulbs. H4 bulbs ( low/ high filaments accounting for the 3 wires. ) have an earth wire on the centre pin

po303 is misfire on number 3 cylinder. It could be a bad spark plug or wire, maybe a loose plug wire, could be alot of things. injector problem drop of water in fuel that happened to hit that cylinder. but most likely a plug misfired. I would clear the code and see if it happens again. If so give care a tune up.

Unbolt it there are about 15 bolts that r torx style

hi where u fill up power the steering fluid remove the cap then run the car while turning steering from side to side many times until it feels better. could take 20 mins but it will self bleed

There are several, you probably want to start with ones that need it. Feel if they are hard/brittle, look for deterioration. Remember they can deteriorate inside, not just out. I always disconnect battery before working on anything. For upper and lower radiator, turn draincock on radiator when car cool and with something under catch antifreeze to dispose of as is hazardous, can kill pets. For home tools, pliers, needle nose pliers, screwdrivers to squeeze and pry off clamps. Remove and replace in reverse, refill at overflow, run with cap off 10 minutes, check level, fill if needed, drive, check coolant level again. Some things that might make it easier to reach are removing the coolant tank for more space but not mandatory, if you do, be careful of the ac sensor in front of it. For heater core, replace is same, identify and remove, or bypass. For the lines along wall back of engine, can by and replace assembled metal lines. Be very careful with the vacuum line coming off the MAF sensor to the top of engine or you will crack it and probably have to go to a junkyard for a new one, faster than finding elsewhere. At the circle it pries out with screwdriver but you leave it attached there and pop it off line going to MAF sensor and turn it toward front while you work, then remove air filter section to give yourself room to work on back wall.

proportioning valve

Try using the other key. Sounds like the key came in contact with a magnet someplace and wiped out the program on the key. Probably have to go back to the delearship and get it programed again.

Bad neutral safety switch Karen.Could be this. Neutral Safety Switch 1999 Ford Taurus 6 Cylinders 3 0L EFI AutoZone com

If battery was dead a long time, could have lost security code, if has the chip in key...need reprogram....if not I would check wiring for damage from rodents.

If it is a column shift there is a plastic or metal shift thingy behind the dash. If it is loose you could have this problem. Also, you need to pull the shifter to you to get over the shift thing to get to the park position. Maybe it's called it a comb?

I suggest you pull rear drums or have someone qualified look at rear brakes. it could of broke a spring or other brake hardware. I suggest stop driveing the car until you can inspect or have the brakes inspected..

Locate a repair manual (CHILTONS) <-- is best; and look up the torque specifications.

Once you have located this information, take of one valve cover at a time. With the torque wrench, (engine running) tighten up each rocker arm that is "ticking" or "loose" to the proper torque spec - or until it stops ticking. You will want to work quickly so you don't start to spray oil.

You can torque these with engine off, but start engine with cover removed to tighten them up until they stop ticking.

I suggest also speaking with certified mechanic about this and if there are other certain procedures for this as well. I have personally done it this way (successfully), however, it is always best to get a second and/or third opinion. I have also had a mechanic do this as I watched him as well.

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

carsandcomps,

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you don`t say if this is a 4 or 6 cylinder motor. bank 1 sensor 1 is the first sensor mounted in the exhaust you come to when looking from the exhaust manifold following the exhaust pipe, on a 4 cylinder motor. on a 6 it will be the first sensor in the pipe on the side #1 cylinder is on. on this it will be the rear or firewall side of the motor.

does it make a sound grind or clunk and does the car shut off when this happens.

before you do anything check you fuel line at the engine and see if you are getting fuel. sounds like its not getting any fuel.

Sounds like you have a short somewhere. Battery draining and everything turning off and on. Has it been stolen or column been replaced before?

OHV engine. I have seen these wear the blades off the waterpump. Does the heat work.

Sounds like timing is off or when is the last time you did a tune up.?.

Box is under drivers side dashboard next to the steering column, you may have to remove the face panel to gain access.

If standing at radiator facing in, it is bottom row, 3rd from right, rectangular.