2000 ford taurus speed sensor replacement

Marvin

• 85242 Answers
• Posted on Nov 02, 2008

SOURCE: Trouble starting 2000 Ford Taurus

Are you useing the recommened grade of fuel, the Taurus will have cold start issues if prem. fuel is used when 89 octane is recommened, saw this many times while working for ford.

Steve Allison

• 5569 Answers
• Posted on Jul 13, 2008

SOURCE: installed a new stater, battery and alt or fine, car makes a clunck sometimes b4 starting

The ignition coil can't do what you describe.

It almost sounds as if you have some broken teeth on the flywheel that the starter engages.

I would remove the starter, loosen or remove the spark plugs to relieve compression, then have someone turn the engine byhand while peering into the bellhousing with a flashlight where the starter mounts and inspect the flywheel for damage.

With a tooth (or more) worn or broken off, when the Bendix throws the starter gear forward, it may be landing on top of a broken tooth, slipping off, then turning your engine over.
There may be enough tooth even if broken, to stay engaged once the starter has meshed.

SOURCE: bad speed sensor need to be replace

just remove the 5/16 bolt and pull sensor of and reinstall new one,
bolt is kind of tie to get to but ones is out it will be simple

SOURCE: accelerating from a stop at b/t 30-35mph transmition hesitates

Your transmission is going out, sorry to be the bearer of bad news dude. You have an internal pressure leak. That's why it's catching and releasing. You have to build up the pressure in it to get it to engage the clutchplates. Everytime it does that, you're getting closer and closer to it not going back into gear. Park it if you can, otherwise you will be towing it in a couple of weeks if driven every day.

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Jul 04, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 Ford Taurus. How do I change a ball joint?

Lower Ball Joint Inspection

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints inspect the wheel bearing.
4. Have an assistant pull inward and outward on the top and the bottom tire. Mount a suitable dial indicator and measure the movement between the ball joint and the lower arm. If the movement is at or exceeds 0.03 in. (0.75 mm) install a new ball joint.

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the knuckle from the front suspension.
3. Remove the snap ring from the ball joint.
4. Press the ball joint out of the knuckle with a suitable ball joint press and adapters.