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Control arms will probably run you $50 per side for parts only if you buy them on your own from the Part store. Labor is probably 1.5-2 hours.
Either the ball joints or the bushings that are inboard that clamp onto the subframe are probably due for replacement. The strut rod bushing is also known to wear out.
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So I'm a local mechanic, and I have a 2006 Taurus in my shop with no heat. I'm told (by the customer) that this is fairly common on these, and that he thinks it's the heater control switch. Here's the dope:
No heat in any setting when the car's warm. A/C blows cold (although it's November in NY!), fan speeds are good- just zero heat. No leakage under the passenger carpet, so I believe the heater core is good.
So, where is the heater control switch? On the back of the HVAC board? Also, any other ideas? Thanks! Mark W.
There's the blend door actuator and the blower motor resistor. Those are the only two items i know of that are "e-z" fixes, but it is highly unlikely since you can get AC OK and the fan speeds are good.
The heater core may be clogged from rust if the cooling system was never flushed. Cast iron engine makes this a necessary maintenance item every 2-3 years. You could try flushing and back flushing the cooling system. Search Google for the clinton flush on the taurus club website.
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If this is something that can be disabled via IDS/VCM...what about on the flipside, can this be activated as well?
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I see the MFS got split off into two stalks. Interesting. I wonder if the plastic filler would look better painted? Probably too much trouble. That interior looks fantastic!
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Here's a small glimpse at the red one I grabbed a pic of in Jan 2008: http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/beachbum86/TCCA/DetroitPgh%201-08/NAIASPGH114.jpg But that was from Jan 2008 and the window appears to be cracked. Must smell nice and musty inside...
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I love the S on the other side of the car, like they forgot some other letters. Looks lonely with a single letter. It'd have been better to just leave it off, like they did on the Gen 1 Fusion 'S' models.
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silver 2000 Ford Taurus SEL w/Duratec 24V--135,000 miles.
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Warren Buffet drives a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series. It has a personalised licence plate that says "THRIFTY".
http://www.billdoll.com/bl/p/2007/03/warre...oes-genius.html
He auctioned that car off awhile back. He drives a Cadillac DTS now.
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For driver's ed, I was stuck in this terrible 03 Chevrolet Malibu.
I took my driver's test in a 2000 Honda Accord. It's a real exciting vehicle to drive :boring: I got taught on that Honda and a 95 LeSabre...equally exciting.
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The third generation SHOs (1996-1999) had a 3.4 V8 powering the front wheels. Soon after, the Lincoln Continental (which was built on a modified Taurus chassis), got a 4.6 V8 powering its front wheels. GM has the Impala SS, Buick LaCrosse Super, and a few other models with V8s and FWD...not that you would really want it though. FAR too much power to go through the front wheels. 200-250hp is about max.
The Lincoln Continental had a FWD InTech V8 introduced in late 94 as a 95 model. Gen 3 SHO didn't show up till the 2nd quarter of 1996 (April if I remember correctly).
Here are some high res shots over at the Taurus club: http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?...1969&st=175
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Thanks man :shades:
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FWD seems plenty quick for a Taurus: http://www.dragtimes.com/Ford-Taurus-Timeslip-13193.html
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That was in the LA Times? Wow. Surprising positive review from them, although it didn't say much about the car. 1/2 of it is about the nameplate rescue.
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For the record, the SABLE from 1986-1995 had the lightbar that actually lit up! The Topaz had a faux light bar that was just a plexiglass-like grill. The 1996 fishy-looking Sable had a backlit Mercury waterfall logo. The logo was so small on the gaping mouth, chrome-ringed grill, that you could barely notice the back-lit logo. I remember a Ford press release touted the evolution of the lightbar into this feature. Anyone else remember this?
http://www.taurusclub.com/encyclopedia/G3/glowlogo.jpg
They also deleted that after 96.
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Very creative...not a photoshop either, it's a guy up in Canada.
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Get a transmission cooler for your car as well. Otherwise add 2500 to the cost of the new speedster for a transmission rebuild on the Taurus.
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What about some blacking out of the chrome? Otherwise I like it, nice man :shades:
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It wouldn't be a Taurus unless it had a tape deck. Those rental cars gave me a chance to play my Who and Police tapes :shades:
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More than likely it is a Limited since it has the EATC.
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The last 2 generations of Mercury Sables have had that rear small window removed. I have had no trouble seeing out. Doesn't really help much on the Taurus, so I agree with the person above.
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I would HIGHLY recommend changing the fluid every 30K. Do NOT have the car hooked up to PowerFlush machine when you have the fluid changed...that can cause harm/damage to the internals, possibly causing a clog. Clean, red, unburned smelling fluid is better for the operation of the transmission.
I would also suggest installing a transmission cooler to prolong the life of AX4N. Check out the TaurusClub @ www.taurusclub.com for some more information if you're into doing some of the maintinence yourself. Here's some instructions on flushing it at home if you care: http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?...nsmission+flush
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Will it be the '96 Taurus Transmission?
It currently has that turd from the Contour, the CD4E. I think a Taurus transmission could be argued as being better than a CD4E.
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You drove a Cobalt...why not check out a Focus?
That Mazda 3 is a fantastic car, I loved it when I drove one.
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I have a 2000 Sable Wagon, and when we were shopping for it, I looked at some 1999 Wagons. As far as I could tell, all changes that they made on the fourth gen body were on the front half only. It will probably fit, based on my observations, but I am not positive.
Any cargo shade from a 96 onwards slides right on in...color might be a tad different depending on the year. Your observations are correct B)
2008-2011 STAP Panther Order Guides?
in Crown Victoria, Interceptor Concept, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Town Car Discusison Forum
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I am trying to gather some information about build information on the last few model years of Town Cars and Grand Marquis. Specifically looking for the order guides for the 2008-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car. Luckily, ice-capades has posted the Crown Victoria ones, thanks for that. If any of you have the PDFs of them would you mind sharing them here or by message? I'd really appreciate it.
Thank you and Happy New Year.
-Nick