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#2465 of 3006 Re: 2000 Ford taurus lx [countryboy3] by badgerfan

Sep 14, 2006 (7:07 am)

Replying to: countryboy3 (Sep 13, 2006 6:29 pm)
I have a 2000 Taurus SES, but they are basically the same car. Only major difference may be in the engines. The LX is the bottom of the line model, so may not include ABS brakes, and likely you will have the 3.0 Liter Vulcan Pushrod engine, an old reliable but not particularly powerful engine. Otherwise it is sound. The 3.0 Vulcan came in both flex fuel and regular fuel only versions. The flex fuel versions can be identified by a little leafy symbol behind the front wheel well. The 3.0 Duratech 24 valve DOHC engine is much more powerful and gives about the same fuel economy, so if you have a choice I would find one with that option, but you won't find that on a stripped down LX model.
 
Basically these Tauri are rugged, no nonsense vehicles that should give you good service, just change the oil regularly and transmission fluid change every 30K miles.
 
Much underappreciated by the automotive press and the public in general, and because of that used ones can be picked up for a bargain price, and there should be plentiful amounts to choose from.

#2466 of 3006 Re: 2000 Ford taurus lx [badgerfan] by countryboy3

Sep 14, 2006 (6:37 pm)

Replying to: badgerfan (Sep 14, 2006 7:07 am)
Thank you for your input. It does have a 3.0 in it and it does have anti-lock breaks. It only has 105,000 miles on her and looks to be in great shape. I do hope she is a reliable machine. I have three kids and need something dependable. She seemed quite powerful when I test drove her. One other question for I am a woman and need to know these things (don't get me wrong I know quite a bit about vehicles in general) how many miles should one put on a set of tires and when the alternator starts humming it does usually mean that something is wrong with it am I correct. I have asked a few people and keep getting different answers. I think it means its going bad. If thats the case then I don't want it because I know they are not cheap to fix. Thanks again for the info.

#2467 of 3006 Re: 2000 Ford taurus lx [countryboy3] by badgerfan

Sep 15, 2006 (10:50 am)

Replying to: countryboy3 (Sep 14, 2006 6:37 pm)
All engines available in the Taurus are 3.0 V-6 engines, but the difference is the two lower power engines are standard and flex fuel versions of the Vulcan pushrod engine and the other engine is the Duratech 24 valve DOHC engine, which has more power.
 
I wouldn't think an alternator is all that expensive to fix, compared to other items that could go. Whether the hum is alternator related, I couldn't tell you.
 
Most tires on Taurus should last 50,000 miles or more, but this could vary widely depending on how you drive, rotate tires, and the type of tire. Don't go so much by how many miles the tires have on them, but by how much tread is left.
 
If you live where there is snow in winter, you may not want to run your tires down to the wear bars, as your winter traction will go before the tires are worn out. I got over 51,000 on the original equipment tires and probably could have gone at least another 10,000 but I wanted better winter traction.

#2468 of 3006 Re: Noisy at 65 MPH [rmncoknme] by kocomo

Sep 22, 2006 (12:23 pm)

Replying to: rmncoknme (Aug 17, 2006 5:51 pm)
I have a 99 taurus, and driving home on the highway one night I was following a semi and a large piece of the sheet metal on the side of the trailer came off, and flew right at me, again, like the deer thing, i had no time to react, i hit it straight on, and amazingly, it laid down and i drove right over it. the next few months i heard the same thing you're describing, and my boyfriend is my mechanic, honest to god real mechanic, and he put it up on his lift, and he found a tiny hole in the exhaust pipe, just on the back end of the muffler - now, weather it had anything to do with the sheet metal, who knows,, but that was what was causing mine. Hope that helps!! good luck!!

#2469 of 3006 Re: MY Ford Taurus is making Jingiling sounds on acceleration [star1298] by kocomo

Sep 22, 2006 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: star1298 (Jun 28, 2006 6:23 am)
WOW... your car sounds like mine.... i have a 99 taurus too, been a pretty good car, and it 'jingled' and the brakes squeek too. my boyfriend is my mechanic, honest to god mechanic, not just some back yard jockey. when i took it in to get the 'jingling' looked at, he said my heat sheild (the black plastic thing under the radiator) and the plastic grapics on the driver's side below the door were a little loose, and he titghtened the bolts. He also told me that it's very common for taurus brakes to squeak when it's humid or wet out, best thing i've found is to buy a can of brake cleaner and spray it on the wheels under the caps about once a month or so, i guess it kind of keeps the rubber part of the brake pads moist so they don't dry out, without letting them slip. hope that helps!!! have a good day!

#2470 of 3006 2002 SES Transmission and Vulcan Engine by jaxs1

Sep 29, 2006 (8:39 pm)

What is the typical expected life of the engine and transmission?
What price range should you expect to get the transmission replaced with a remanufactured one once it fails?
How about the cost of engine overhaul or replacement with remanufactured?

#2471 of 3006 Re: Hood doesn't fit snug against passenger side headlight [badgerfan] by dant01

Oct 05, 2006 (8:40 am)

Replying to: badgerfan (Aug 30, 2006 8:04 am)
He's may be right many of these cars have poor fiting hood from the factory. Was it a Ford hood or aftermarket. If aftermarket many have fir issues. I would do what your doing and look at few other cars to see if they have the same problem. there is an anjustable bumper on each side that may take care of your problem.

#2472 of 3006 Heat out of the vents regarless of setting by dant01

Oct 05, 2006 (8:44 am)

I have a 2000 sable that blows out heat all the time regarless of heat setting. Whats wrong.

#2473 of 3006 Re: Problem with 2003 Sable [badbrad60643] by nadorn

Oct 09, 2006 (8:41 am)

Replying to: badbrad60643 (Sep 03, 2006 4:18 pm)
Hello, I'm having the same exact problem as you .. it started all of a sudden. Has anyone come forward with the FIX ? I sure would appreciate any information on this sad subject.

#2474 of 3006 Re: my Taurus 96 overheating [cole_lol] by d0wnthe112358

Oct 09, 2006 (5:27 pm)

Replying to: cole_lol (Sep 19, 2005 9:47 pm)
hey, im having alot of trouble changing out my alternator on my 96 taurus 3.0L DOHC. you said you have done in and any words of wisdom would be great as you are the only one ive found to be able to claim that. (sorry for dragging this thread from the grave)

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