You do have to take the steering column apart including the air bags. Due to the possiblilty of deploying the air bags and the complicated steering column, I suggest you take it to a garage.
You need to BCLear. Why did you replace it? Different reasons need different procedures.
It is on the left side, about half way down the steering column. It has two bolts holding it in and one holding the wiring harness on it.
i also have a 97 Taurus and today is started to lose lost of coolent between the oilpan and engine. i cant see wheres coming from but my guess is it could be the freeze plug. or welsh plug. ihave been looking alnight with out luck.
My ford truck key fits and starts my taurus! But that might be because the switch is worn, but you might want to try a couple different ford keys before tearing off the steering column. there were answers for hard way also, here is one way that might work although it doesnt sound very easy to me: http://www.ford-forums.com/ford-taurus/4345-how-replace-ignition-switch.html
Yes, you can . I have had those and 215/65 R 15 on my 97 Taurus wagon.
it requires a special pressure release tool
The emergency flashers are "ON". The two wires that feed the lights are shorted together. Check the front turn signals also for both being "ON"
There is no power steering filter
No, it doesn't
All Ford Taurus power steering systems take MERCON V Transmission Fluid.
Hello,The multi function is in the steering column.It contains the 4 way and the turn signal flashers as well as wiper switch. Buy it at any ford dealer.
No. The serpentine belt controls A/C, alternator, water pump, power steering pump, and that is it. And if the belt is replaced properly, it will not cause damage to anything.
According to the 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
Transmission Range sensor evidently is the answer. This is called a couple of different names but located on top of transaxle. I have same problem with just power steering getting stiff after replacing the pump and rack & pinion.
Try checking the power steering fluid. My taurus did the same thing until i filled the power steering fluid.
According to the 1998 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
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