That's pretty straight-forward: it failed.
Luckily it's an easy and inexpensive do-it-yourself repair.
See "Related Questions" below for lots of detail on replacing the Taurus thermostat
any 4th generation Taurus should fit (year 2000-2007) without a problem
Ford Taurus
The 1996 Ford Taurus sedan is approximately ( 197.5 inches long )
According to the official Ford website, http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/taurus/, the MSRP for a Taurus Sedan is $25,170.
location of the thermostat in 2002 Saturn sl sedan
The Ford Taurus SHO is a performance sedan. A sedan can also be known as a saloon car by the British, this car is a passenger car built with a three box configuration for engine, passenger and cargo. The Ford Taurus SHO is based on the original Ford Taurus.
Check the vin number .
A 2004 Ford Taurus LX Sedan has a curb weight of 3,033 lbs.
According to the official Ford website, http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/taurus/, the MSRP for a Taurus Sedan is $25,170.
In the motor.
The 1996 Taurus/Sables came equipped with v6 engines, so there are 6 cylinders total.
They are bolted on