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I just purchased a '97 Taurus LX, I was looking at my friends Sable of the same year and noticed that her car had a gear display on her dash (below her speedometer) and mine did not. I had thought that it was weird that my shifter did not change colors when shifting to assure the gear that it was in. I then noticed that the gear display was there, just not illuminated. It this an easy fix? Does anyone have this problem/know how to fix it?
As far as an unknown coolant leak goes, I had the same problem and found out that a common problem with a ford taurus is the overflow tank developing a hairline crack in it. Easy fix!
I bought a 97 Ford Taurus GL with 119,000 miles and have had to have the transmission changed out and now the camshaft sensor is causing the Service Engine Soon light to stay on. I like the way the car drives, but I bet I won't get it paid off before I have more problems with it... Thanks to all who have added comments here.. It sure helps knowing what to expect. I will keep my comments on here as I try to get the care straighted out. Thanks.
I have a 1997 Taurus. The problem is: about every 3-4 months I turn off the ignition and when I try to restart it will not start. I have to have it towed home, and after 2-3 day of parking, it will start again. Mechanics have not a clue as to what is the problem. Has anyone had this problem? If so, I would like to hear if there is a resolution?
I just bought a 97 Taurus GL from a friend of mine for $300. A great deal because the car is in great shape a has only 119,000km. However I do have one problem...
The speedometer needle wanders back and forth between 100km/h and 60km/h (while I drive at a stable speed, usually once I reach 100km/h). Any ideas what may be causing this?
Thanks... :)
Thanks for the spray your door with wd40, I am having that problem with door ajar light on also. I do have a question also. My brake lights are not working. I thought if I replaced the bulbs that would fix the problem, but it did not. I have a 1997 Ford Taurus with 119,000 miles. Does anyone have a suggestion?
I own a 1997 Ford Taurus with a 3.0L Vulcan engine.
In response to the shutting down and not restarting... only once did that happen to me a couple months back and it sat for two days and it started and I have not had that problem again. Everyone thought I was crazy, and now that it works makes me even more crazy.
Next, I purchased this car for $500 CAD with 221,000kms and I only needed to do routine brake work to get it certified... car has been great no issues up until the last 2 weeks or so. I have put on close to 30,000kms on it since buying it and it seems like it has given me the opportunity of correcting every common issue ALL at once.
First, the Service Engine soon light is related to the camshaft position sensor issue... I have just left it and has not done me any wrongs.
Second, I was having the same problem of running hotter than normal issues with the brown coolant... I flushed the coolant (DIY) and the problem went away (giving it may be the water pump may have gone for the dumper)..but for now it has worked great.
Third, My airbag light randomly flashes on and off and sometimes stays on permanently (not a big deal for me, except of the fear it may give me an unexpected friendly punch in the nose).
Last, now my car has had a new oil and filter change, and today, out of the middle of nowhere, the oil pressure light came on and my engine is knocking. The oil is still present but is not getting into the engine to lubricate it. My guess the oil pump has gone and I am unable to locate where it is... could it possibly be located inside the oil pan area. If I remove the pan, will it be close by? and how expensive is the part to replace? is it a difficult DIY project?
All of the previous issues were within the $20.00 CAD range when I did it myself, which is good financially as I have only spent a little over $1000 CAD for 30,000kms. The car is one of the best handling cars I have owned and I enjoy driving it... If anyone can help... let me know or email me at kylebonneville@tnt21.com.
Bought a 1997 Ford Taurus for my granddaughter, and the service code for the catalytic converter causes check engine light to stay on. Is there an inexpensive fix for this?
I had the same problem with the my Taurus not starting for a number of days. I thought it may be the main relay or an electrical problem, but it just ended up being my starter.
Replaced it; problem solved.
I bought a 97 Ford Taurus about a year ago.
When I first bought the car, the service engine soon light was on.
The door sensor always says the door is open.
I put new tires on it about 15,000 miles ago and they are already shot (weren't cheap tires either).
I have replaced the front left wheel bearing, and it is going in next week to replace the other front wheel bearing.
The window seam around the front window is coming off, and I have that ordered.
About a week ago, the pulley for the serpentine belt broke, and caused my motor to overheat.
I have had problems with the right rear brake sticking.
Left door panel is coming off.
If I drive the car for a long distance, and shut it off and try starting it back up right away, it will start but only for a few seconds, then it will die. I have to start it and hold it at 2000 rpms for about 10 seconds before it will idle.
It only gets 22 mpg on a GOOD DAY!!
I have taken really good care of the car. I have changed everything with it needed to be changed. I am getting tired of working on it and spending money.
I HIGHLY suggest that if you own one or are looking to own one, stay away unless you like working on your car a lot. Guess it will keep you from being bored.
I have a 97 Ford Taurus GL wagon, and the battery always went dead after sitting for awhile. I thought it was the battery so I replaced it.
Then I noticed the floor light always stayed on, hence draining the battery.
Then I noticed Door Ajar light was always on, so I thought door sensor was bad. Although I didn't know which door it was.
The door sensor is located inside the door panel and connected to the door latch itself. I started taking one of the door panels off and it just became too much work, so I looked at one of the articles here that said to spray lubricant directly into the door latch itself, and lo and behold it worked! I sprayed every door latch with WD40 and instantly the door sensor went off! Thanks for the tip!
I am considering buying a 97 Ford Taurus. I am always so hesitant on buying a new vehicle because I never have any sort of luck with them. Is there any major expensive problems that this type of car is popular for??? Or anything I should really be aware of??? It has 69,000 miles on it and they're wanting 1,000 for it.
Take it to a mechanic for an inspection prior to purchasing. It costs you a few dollars but you will know about the state of all major systems. Negotiate a lower purchasing price if there are expensive repairs needed, or walk away.
I have a 1997 Ford Taurus and the dome light will not go off unless I click it to the off button. Does any one know how to fix it, also one more thing, my alarm (horn) goes off at random times during the day, is there any thing causing this?
My '97 Taurus also has the alarm horn go off randomly. It seems to happen only if I use the auto key to lock the doors remotely. If I lock them manually, it does not happen.