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#2100 of 2996 Re: 1997 taurus g O2 and speed sensor [dragonking9] by alcan

Nov 20, 2005 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: dragonking9 (Nov 19, 2005 10:28 am)
"i'm trying to replace my O2 sensor"
 
Which oxygen sensor are you referring to? There are 4 of them:
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/gif/large/0900823d801af707.gif
 
Ford Taurus/Sable 1996-1999 Repair Guide
Vehicle Speed Sensor
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
 
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
4. Unplug the VSS electrical connector.
5. Remove the VSS protective heat shield.
6. Remove the retaining bolt from the VSS.
7. Lift the VSS out of the transaxle.
8. Remove the driven gear retainer and the drive gear.
 
To install:
 
9. Inspect the O-ring on the sensor and replace if necessary.
10. Install the driven gear and the retainer.
11. Place the VSS into the transaxle.
12. Tighten the retaining bolt to 36-53 inch lbs. (4-6 Nm).
13. Install the VSS protective heat shield.
14. Attach the VSS electrical connector.
15. Install the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.

#2101 of 2996 rear brakes by quickfix

Nov 22, 2005 (2:09 pm)

how do i get the parking brake out of the left side rear caliper of my 95 ford taurus

#2102 of 2996 Re: rear brakes [quickfix] by alcan

Nov 22, 2005 (3:06 pm)

Replying to: quickfix (Nov 22, 2005 2:09 pm)
By overhauling the caliper IF you can find rebuild parts for it. Easier to replace the caliper with a remanufactured one.

#2103 of 2996 Re: 2003 mercury sable heating [jazeeladee] by acadiarush

Nov 23, 2005 (4:47 pm)

Replying to: jazeeladee (Nov 17, 2005 8:09 am)
I have the same issue on my 1998 Ford Taurus. It has been a very cold nightmare here in Maine. Have you figured out how to repair this?

#2104 of 2996 Re: Brrrrrrr..COLD [grun] by acadiarush

Nov 23, 2005 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: grun (Nov 12, 2005 8:52 am)
I have the same issue on my 1998 Ford Taurus. It has been a very cold nightmare here in Maine. Have you figured out how to repair this? This was an intermittant issue for which I took the car to a dealer during the warranty period. They said it worked fine. Now, it doesn't work at all.

#2105 of 2996 VSS by e_net_rider

Nov 25, 2005 (9:10 am)

My wife explains problem. Says she drives along and then speedometer jumps downward and car acts like tranny slipping. Last part understandable if car doesn't know how fast it is going and thus don't know what gear the electrically controlled tranny should be in. Of course, first suspicion is VSS, but chilton's says a bad VSS will give check engine and set code. Neither occur.
Vehicle is 97 Sable Wagon 3.0.
 
I seldom drive car and likely my luck if I drive a distance it will act up.
 
Wife took it to place I told her to stay away from because I felt it needed full scan anyway, and I know they rip people. Was told they replaced VSS because they were pretty sure that was problem and if didn't fix they'd credit toward transmission. (Do you see the scam in this)
 
I guess I need to know if chiltons was correct on the code thing.
 
If problem goes away and chilton is correct, then I guess that means computer has a problem. Still likely to need full scan I guess.

#2106 of 2996 3.0L Oil Light after 20 minutes by dad53

Nov 25, 2005 (12:24 pm)

My 1989 Taurus 3.0L with 130,000 miles get an oil light after 20 minutes of driving. I checked the oil pressure with a gage at 50psi before replacing the oil pressure switch, although i did not wait the 20 minutes for the oil light came on first. When the oil light comes on the engine starts making a little more noise and seems to loose power. I have not run it long after the oil light come on but later I can start the car and for the first 20 minutes it is OK again. I don't know what the repair would be or if it's worth it and I hate to just let the repair shop at it because I don't want to spend alot for them to tell me I can't afford it.

#2107 of 2996 Re: 3.0L Oil Light after 20 minutes [dad53] by e_net_rider

Nov 26, 2005 (5:44 am)

Replying to: dad53 (Nov 25, 2005 12:24 pm)
If it didn't do it prior to previous oil change, try this. Let car sit and then change oil. It is possible that debris is in the oil and it takes about that long for enough of it to plug the screen on the oil pump. Look for signs of debris in drained oil. You might want to use cheap oil, no filter on this attempt. Or you could go straight for dropping pan to get at oil pump screen. You'd likely want to ensure it is totally clean, not partially blocked. And replace the silicone pan gasket at the same time, if not already done. Especially if mis-shaped at front end. They had a tendancy to eventually get a little brittle if old and often push out at the front end of motor. You can inspect this without any removal and should.
If it doesn't go out completely which will show sudden oil loss, it will act like a funnel to the oil pan and water will weep into the oil. Also it is located such that if the water pump is weeping coolant, same problem. I had one that I converted to the orange coolant. Seemed to use a little over a quart between changes. And might need about a pint of coolant in same time. I had noticed that the oil filler cap was accumulating an orangish varnish like coating, but didn't realise this was the source. Vehicle milage on one about the same as yours. Other failed totally at about 170K.

#2108 of 2996 Changing "Third" Brake light in Sable Wagon--Do It Yourself? by coveyduck

Nov 26, 2005 (5:03 pm)

We have a 1997 Mercury Sable wagon, which we bought used, and it has been a GREAT car! Not one bit of trouble (we of course bought the extended warranty, which means nothing will go wrong with it during the warranty period!)
 
My question: just noticed that one of the lamps in the "third" brake light on the tailgate is burned out. Can't find info in the owner's manual about how to remove the assembly to change the lamp. Is this a do-it-yourself kind of thing? But how?? Thanks to anyone who could help...

#2109 of 2996 Re: 1993 merc sable cruise control problem by pato2

Nov 27, 2005 (9:32 am)

Replying to: captain7 (Oct 29, 2005 8:00 pm)
can anyone heip me. i have a 93 merc sable 3.0liter sedan.cruise control wont engage just stopped working.
was working sometimes but now nothing. replaced the fuse
but the old one was not bad. there is one hot wire on the 6 wire connector prong. is there a sensor somewhere? also can i remove the steering wheel with air bag if i disconnect the battery first?

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