20 Most Recent 2002 Ford Taurus - Page 5 Questions & Answers

This means you took the cables off and cleared the codes now you have to drive it for it to store data this was done to stop people from trying to trick the system at keast 40miles must be logged in sometimes more for the system to accept the smog test so if there's a problem fix it otherwise no inspection

Something's wrong with it, have it checked out by an electrical mechanic.

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Buy the belt for that engine without the AC ! The diagram is on the top of the radiator ! Try you tube !

No one makes or installs or has a plastic fuel tank. There may be a cover on it that is plastic.

Your security system is a starter disable type system. You can usually jump the starter motor, for testing, to see if it will crank the engine, even if it will crank that doesn't mean it will start, probably won't if security system is involved. There are safety issues with jumping the starter, you have to be sure tranny is in park or neutral and parking brake is set. Safety is your responsibility. Unplug starter relay, use jumper wire on load side of relay between two terminals, the load side is that line with arrow head, one of those terminals is hot all the time. You can try different key, nothing on key ring except that one key. Check for applicable trouble codes. To check codes yourself, at the least, you need an obd2 code reader that will read manufacturer specific codes as well as p0 codes.

The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is pickup coil (variable-reluctance) sensor mounted on the transaxle case (see illustration) .

Here's a Autozone repair guide link on ignition lock cylinder. Repair Guides Instruments Switches Ignition Lock Cylinder AutoZone com

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Oh about 200 different faults, but to see what fault you have get the codes read that are stored when the CEL light comes on, you likely have a failing O2 sensor. Don't go out and buy new ones until the code(s) are read.

What engine do you have, need to know. The timing on Ford engines is not adjustable, it is computer controlled, you may have engine mechanical issues going on like a timing belt or chain.

Bobby, Ford Taurus anti theft system reset procedure. reset button below driver side dash. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info." How do you reset securiLock anti theft system on 2003 Ford Taurus How do disarm anti theft device on 2001 ford taurus https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081101221926AAKSS8V

First it is a 2002. If the noise happens at start up it could be lifters(tapping) or crank shaft rod bearings(knocking). Both are expensive to fix at a garage. More than the car is worth. My advice is to keep check on the oil. Start saving for another car.

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Fuel filter ever change?

You can't , your best bet is take your vehicle to the ford dealer an have it checked out . The ford PATS - passive anti-theft system is intertwined in all the computer systems on the vehicle . I don't even think you can go into the system with the ford diagnostic tool an disable it . There is no where you could just disconnect it , it's software programmed into the modules (computers) on the vehicle .