The first thing that I would check is the wiring and the temp sensor @ the engine. Sorry but I do not know where the sensor is located on the engine. Usually they are not too hard to locate. i would replace temperature sender usual located near front of engine near thermostat housing

Hey where are the screws ... Right ! The entire lense assembly must first be removed and then it's just twist-n-turn and pop in a new bulb. To remove the assembly first remove the upholstery panel that runs from tailight to tailight inside the trunk. To do this remove the two plastic mushroom looking things on the panel. They have a place for a torx screwdriver but you can probably use a similar size hex wrench or even pliers since they did not seem to be too tight. The trunk light is on this panel so you you may want to disconnect the trunk light (or temporarily tape over the bare contacts) so you don't get a sparking surprise if you contact it with a wrench. Now you can see the nuts that hold in the tailight assembly ... remove all the nuts and carefully pull the taillight assembly away from the car body. If it is stuck, (and it probably will be), gently tap on the studs that the nuts were on with a rubber mallet (or use a regular hammer and a small block of wood to protect the studs). Don't hit the black plastic locator pins if you can help it. Keep tapping on the studs one-by-one and the assembly should release. Now that its out you will see a twist-n-turn connector with some wires hanging out of it. So just twist, turn, pull it out , replace the burned out bulb and reverse the entire procedure, There now wasn't that easy!

The 2000 Ford Explorer front hub nut has a torque specification of 140 pounds of pressure. The hub should not be over tighten. Over tightening can ruin the seal.

You might want to check the fuse box in the engine compartment. My headlamps would turn off at random, sometimes while driving. I used to open the hood and shut it and they would come back on. Then I figured out that there was something loose at the fuse box in the engine compartment and jiggling the wires solved the problem for good.

it is at the back of the motor there is a slot in the transmission top side it reads off the flex plate that the covertor bolts to On an automatic trans equipped truck it is under the trans dipstick behind the right cylinder head.

7.2 seconds

no, I own a 1994 Taurus gl with the 3.0 Vulcan and it is 10 to 60 and 16.90 at 77 in the 1/4

i don't think a Taurus could get quite that good of time without mods

no were near 7.2 say about 17.6secs

Near 13 sec. In Taurus 95 10k miles Vulcan 3.0 Axod-E station wagon Syrian gasoline 98 octan

The Equator is termed 0 degrees.

90 degrees south is the South Pole,

90 degrees north is the North Pole.

Some lights won't dim. If you've installed the switch properly, and are using traditional incandescent bulbs (not flourescent, LED, E-L lights or any other very low current light), the dimmer will dim the bulbs. Make sure you're using a dimmable bulb and that the dimmer is installed properly.

An oil can with 3 little drips

look for the serpentine belt. this is a belt that has a long trail around many pulleys (power steering pump, alternator, water pump, AC compressor and a tensioner) and is about 1 inch wide give or take a 1/4 inch. your water pump has a hose coming out of it going to the radiator and another smaller one about the thickness of your thumb going to the firewall. The firewall is the sheet metal behind your dashboard. That small hose goes to the heater core so you'll have heat in the cabin area. if you still can't find the water pump back-trace the hoses from your radiator until you come to it. One caveat is that some ford/mercury models have the pump practically built into the engine while others stick out like a sore thumb and are bolted to the side of the engine. You really can't miss as it is the only thing with large rubber hoses attached to it. The only other pump device that runs off of the serpentine belt is the power steering pump. That one is easy to find b/c the rubber hose that goes from the power steering fill-up container should have power steering fluid printed on it. Follow that rubber hose which should be small, and you'll find the steering pump. The only thing left with hoses attached to it is the water pump.

i have a vibration in my gmc envoy when it idles and have been told that can be caused by a vacuum leak. i am currently trying to find out how to find the leak. advanced auto parts will loan you a pressure tester to try to detect the leak. i have not gotten the tester yet. would like to know where to look for it for this sort of leak before i get the tester and i am still in the process of getting that information.

Removal

Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.

Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.

Disconnect the breather pipe.

Remove the air cleaner.

Fully loosen the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve to exhaust manifold tube nut from the bottom of the EGR valve.

Disconnect the vacuum line from the top of the EGR valve.

Remove the EGR valve.

Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.

Installation

NOTE: Use a new EGR valve gasket when installing the EGR valve.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Yes there is a crankshaft sensor

I believe the battery light is on because the RPM does not hit the 1400 rpm mark. The smoking is from the exhaust system being clogged or the air flow through the system. My bet is the exhaust. With the engine running, you should not be able to hold your hand blocking the exhaust system. If so, look at the exhaust.

Most times your tires are out of balance. Driving it in that conditions adds more problems so get that corrected tomorrow.

Shakes that develop at or above specific speeds are usually caused by tire balance. Misalignment can also contribute to the problem

OR IT GOT A LOWER TIRE TREAD ON BOTH SIDE LIK IF U SLAM ON UR BRAKES & THE TIRES SLIDE IT WILL IT LIKE MY PICKUP IS

I had a 94 & 96 taurus and you had to take the ash tray out to get to it.

Hard to say what a fair price is.Some guys might do it for $100 while others, like me would not do the job, because it will not solve your problem for very long.If those bearing are gone, chances are that the motor will need a complete overhaul. Rather than paying to overhaul an engine, I would buy a long block from advance auto or autozone OR get one from a wrecking yard who will give a guarantee that it runs.Replacing the bearings is just going to be a waste of your money regardless of what someone charges.

Try the "Related Link" below to the Autozone / Chiltons repair guide for the 2000-2005 Taurus fuel filter instructions.

Be sure to review the precautions & advice in the repair guide.

Typically it can be found attached to the frame on the passenger's side, underneath the seating area near the door or edge of the vehicle. It may have metal shield surrounding it. (NOTE: Always remember to relieve the fuel pressure before attempting any work on the fuel lines!)

Its under the passenger side rear door....

The fuel filter is underneath the body undercarriage, just follow the fuel line to the gas tank and you will see it under near the rear of the car near the tire strut.

You will need to jack up the RR corner of the vehicle to reach it. The fuel filter is fastened with a big clamp to the right side frame rail, close to the fuel tank, just ahead of the RR wheel. Use a small flat screwdriver to remove the two plastic clips from the lines attached to the filter. Be careful, the lines are under pressure, and there will be fuel that will spray out as you unplug the lines from the filter. Use a flat screwdriver to loosen the clamo from the body of the filter and then you can remove and replace the filter. Install the new plastic line clips that are in the box with the filter into the lines and then plug the lines onto the filter until you hear them click in place.

on the passenger side in front of the rear wheel you will see underneath just need flathead screwdriver pop the clips take the clamp loose and there you go.

on the passenger side in front of the rear wheel you will see underneath just need flathead screwdriver pop the clips take the clamp loose and there you go.

No there is only one, and it is on the underside of the car fastened to the right frame rail, back near the fuel tank.

Stop!!!

Dont use a screwdriver to remove the clips when removing the gas filter , as most people break them . These clips are easy to find for the older Taurus but the 2004 and newer are tough to find ,forget the dealer for these..

To remove the clip push down on the center of the top of the clip (not hard with nail ,pen or punch) this spreads the jaws of the clip. You can then slide the hose easily off while doing this at the same time. NO Damage . Who says you need a special tool. If you break a clip try NAPA NCK11 for the small one ,but there are about 3 or 4 types depending on the Model year. To put the hose back on the new filter, just press it on until you hear the clicking sound. Dont remove the clip from the hose end, it has a taper and is meant to be installed this way.

There are four small holes in radio face. I have removed radio by pushing in two small Allen keys in one side at a time and pull out that side by pushing sideways on Allen keys. Once that side is out slightly pull out the keys and install on other side and repeat pulling out radio. I found if someone else held radio it was fairly easy. Once radio is out just unplug the connections on back side.

If you are standing in front of the car looking at the engine the camshaft sensor is on the left hand side of the rearmost camshaft. It is black plastic about 2-1/2" in siameter and about 1/2" thick where are all sensors located?