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There is no OD relay. All transmission shift functions are controled by the vehicle's PCM, using shift solenoids in the transmssion itself.
The rear tailgate lock on my taurus wagon will not unlock. How do I open the back panel to get to the mechanism
If it's like my 1999 Taurus Wagon...push in the button that the key goes into
The "last" Taurus wagon was produced in December 2004, which would have been a 2005 model year. The Taurus name though was revived after a short retirement, and in the 2008 model year, the "Freestyle" was rebadged as the Taurus X, taking it's place in the lineup as a wagon model.
Controlled by on board computer, not adjustable. But look for vacuum lines that may be damaged, cracked, or unhooked- that will greatly affect idle.
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You can change a flat tire on a Ford Taurus Wagon by first removing the lug nuts, pulling it off, and replacing with the spare tire.
If you mean front strut, yes, they are the same. Rear are different between wagon and sedan.
Check for play in the shift lever and linkage. If is shows signs of play or looseness adjust it, or, perhaps it lacks or has too much lubrication at the joints and friction points.
On a 1997 Ford Taurus wagon : Open the rear liftgate and you will see a fill plug by the passenger side tail light
On a 2001 Ford Taurus wagon : Open the rear liftgate , and the refill plug is under the passenger side tail light
hydraulic clutches self adjust.