There are several things that can cause your 2002 Ford Taurus to hesitate when accelerating. A dirty air filter will cause the problem.
Loss of power when accelerating can be caused by a number of things. A leak in the fuel line or even a bad alternator can cause this.
Check the idler pully.
what would cause a no start condition when engine spins in a 95 taurus sho 3.2l
Yes, it sure can.
would a cracked blocked cause a car to bubble antifreeze inside the reservoir of a 97 ford taurus ?
A defective vacuum line can cause a whistling sound when the vehicle is accelerating. A loose belt can also create a high pitched whistle sound.
bad wheel bearings
When the wheel and the tire rub together.
The most likely cause is a dirty fuel filter that starves the engine.
Check the gearbox mounting.
Could be your timing belt.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.