This should be very straight-forward, no matter what model year...
A couple of mounting bolts (10mm?), 2 smaller hoses and one larger.
There's more about these in the "Related Questions" below
It has several. Which are you looking for? Coolant? Windshield wipers?
It's the thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir
On a 1997 Ford Taurus the thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
On a 1998 Ford Taurus : The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
The price for replacing a reservoir in a 1997 Ford Taurus varies by retailer. As of 2014 they average between 19.50 to 26.99.
Level SensorThe coolant level sensor is known to fail in that the magnet attached to the sensor comes loose and falls to the bottom.These are not repairable, and will require either black tape over the warning light with vigilant monitoring of the levels by you, or replace the tank.See "Related Links" below for moreDisconnect the Sensor approach...The coolant sensor is located in the coolant reservoir bottle. It cannot be serviced, you can only replace the reservoir. However, if just the sensor is bad, you can also try unplugging the sensor at the coolant reservoir bottle. Unscrew the two screws holding the reservoir bottle in place. With the bottle loose, tilt the bottle slightly toward you until you see wiring coming out of the reservoir bottle, that will be the wiring for the sensor plug. Unplug the sensor plug, and reattach the reservoir bottle. The Low Coolant light will not come on anymore, but you will now need to keep tabs on the antifreeze fluid level in the reservoir by occasionally checkingthe fluid level.usually located at rear of the radiator near top--
On a 1997 Ford Taurus : The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
On a 1998 Ford Taurus : The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
On a 1999 Ford Taurus : The engine coolant reservoir is between the engine and the passenger side of the vehicle . It has a thread on cap which is the pressure cap for the engine cooling system
On a 1998 Ford Taurus : The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
The thread on cap on your engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap