Top 20 2002 Ford Taurus - Page 6 Questions & Answers

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What have you checked so far ? Radiator full of coolant ? Heater hoses getting hot ?

Check your fuses. There is sometimes a separate file for each headlight. One may be about to go out and need replaced.

Check for 2 bolts at the bottom front, if none use a pry bar slip under bottom front and pry up it will pop out of clips then remove Hope this helps Mike

There are many things to check for this. You'll need a volt/ohm meter schematics and patience. I have the schematics for an 03, should be the same. You up to this??

If I remember correctly, that year Taurus still had the old style lock buttons by the window glass. You should be able to use a sharp object and dig into the plastic door lock by the window. Knife, box cutter, anything that will gouge the button enough to get a purchase to pull the lock up. Pull it up, open the door, then remove the door panel to find out what's wrong. Probably open circuit in the door wiring or broken clip for the rods. Ya could find someone with a slim-jim who knows how to hook the rod to unlock the door. Ford dealer? Locksmith?

there is a hose on top of your valve cover that connects to your air intake box where your filter is. where that hose ends at the valve cover that is where your pcv valve is

check your fuses and relays

It is all inside of the air box which is located behind the dash against the firewall.

You have at the very least a serious problem with misfiring. All of the above suggestions are possibilities, and sorting them out is a daunting task. Also consider possibility of serious slippage in the transmission (rpm surges and lack of pickup may be indicative). In any case, your problems really need professional diagnostics that are likely way beyond DIY. It's also likely to be very expensive. And multiple problems are also likely. Seriously, you need to take stock on whether the cost is worth it, with no guarantee that all the problems will be fixed, and especially given your past experience with this vehicle. Me thinks it's probably time to bite the bullet, stop throwing good money after bad odds, and move on. Frankly, a frequently failing 2002 Ford Taurus is not a good bet!

IF your car even has a fusible link it will be on the positive battery cable which goes to the alternator. Make sure you disconnect the negative cable from the battery also when you go to remove the positive cable. This is also a dealer item so you'll have to go to FORD to buy the new cables which they usually only sell as a set. Be prepared to pay $75 - $100 for the cables. If the fusible link is blown, I'd suggest testing the Alternator to make sure it isn't over charging or spiking, that fusible link should be good for about 175 amps so it really shouldn't blow unless there's another problem like a faulty regulator.

All the Fords I have ever been into have the factory amp mounted in the trunk, just below the rear seat package tray.

Is the check engine light on ? Could be a weak spark or low fuel pressure, among other things.

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A blinking light is not good. Usually exhaust related might be catalytic converter

the dashboard light dimmer function also also turns on the interior lights when turned all the way. turn the switch back a little and the interior should turn off.

You simply have a burned out bulb or bulbs. With the key turned on turn on the directional for the left side and then the right side. Typically one bulb is blown and the opposite side works normally. Observe the normal side and note which is the flashing bulb. It is the flashing bulb on the other (malfunctioning) side that needs to be replaced. To replace the bulb you must remove the entire brakelight assembly, which isn't difficult. Open the trunk and locate the electrical harness that lines up with the brakelight assembly. Near the harness, locate the two (possibly three) nuts or wingnuts that attach the brakelight assembly to the car. Once the nuts are removed, the assembly can be pulled off the rear of the car. After replacing the bulb, be sure to test the operation of the new bulb before reassembling everthing.

New catalytic converters with the pipes attached are about $400 each unless you live in California.

Most likely you need to change your spark plugs, when was the last time you had a tune up, not saying oil change,
A full tune up