It might have some other problems on the motor or any other place in the car.
Check the battery.
Failing battery. Loose terminal connection at the battery. Loose connection at the other ends of the battery cables. Faulty alternator. Blown engine compartment fuses. Faulty or damaged wiring.
On the 1996 Taurus it is located in the CCRM which is not serviceable you will need a new one from the auto parts store or from a junk yard. They average 150 at auto zone. The ccrm is right next to the battery its a little box that plugs in.
you may have a bad battery or a bad voltage regulator
The 1996 Ford Taurus sedan is approximately ( 197.5 inches long )
According to the 1996 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : For the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine ( BCI group size 58R or the optional 36R ) -------------------------------------------------------- For the 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine ( BCI group size 36R )
Most likely a loose connection or bad sensor it is electronic
It is more likely to be a bad connection or a bad relay
Is starter working?
If your 1996 Dodge Stratus wonÕt start you can try to jump start the car. There is no reset button like a computer. You can recharge your car battery with a jump start.
how do I replace a parking lamp (left) on a 1996 Ford Taurus
Common reasons for a 1996 Ford Taurus engine that turns over won't start are a faulty compressor or ignition. The engine may not be able to compress the air/gas mixture well enough for it to burn when the spark fires or the ignition may be unable to produce the spark required to start the combustion process.