OK, Finally tuned up the Taurus. As I stated in my earlier video, the car has run on the original wires, plugs, fuel filter, trans filter, etc up to 182000+…
DIY 1999 Ford Taurus Duratec 3.0 Repairs…Finally!
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i have a 199 ford taurus 24 valve dohc engine where is the location of the crank sensor? thanks
I used a plastic scraper and a shop vac to clean the intake runners and butterfly valves so as not to scratch the aluminum. I used and air dremmel to smooth out the intake bore and then sprayed it down and blew it out with compressed air. The faster and smoother the air can get into the engine, the better it will run with potential power increases and fuel savings.
What did you use to clean the valves with? Would that make it run smoother/better?
This sounds like the fuel pump is getting ready to quit. Its running all the time and eventually breaks. Running a car out of gas causes them to fail sooner. When you let the car cool down, the pump is cooling down enough to make contact and start working again. When it happens again, open your door with everything quiet and turn the key to the on position but not crank, you should hear the pump hum or buzz as it pressurizes a few seconds. If you don’t hear that, the car is not starting.
I have a 99 Taurus. With not being rich i try to work on my own vehicles as much as i can. Sometimes when its been running a while it sputters and dies. Then it won’t start until it sits about 45 minutes and cools off. Then it works good for days
Any suggestions on where to start. Thanks. Linda
where is the camshaft synchronizer on this jewel ?
my cousin has a 2000 Taurus and asked me to replace her oil pan gasket. do you think there’s anything out of the norm i need to look for that might make changing this gasket harder than it should be?
@tomikoberry is it running hot? thermostat may be bad and not opening. could have air trapped in system. heater core could be plugged up. could be low on fluid. start with new thermostat. then bleed air out. then flush heater core. should fix it.
Hi, I have a 2007 ford Taurus and my heat is not heating up. Can you give me some option on what can possibly be wrong? Thx 4 your assistance. Anybody that knows can respond.
This guy sounds like Gary Sinise.
You good now!enjoy the ride!!
i just turned over 100k wish me luck lol
I just watched your other video about the shifting problem and speed sensor… it seems like that is the problem i have, because it either hesitates or slips when i start from 0 mph. Also, my speedometer sometimes gets frozen or stuck.
Wow, looks like i need a new VSS. Again, thanks a lot for posting the videos!!
If you are referring to the hesitation issue, it most likely is the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) See my other video on how to replace that.
I have the exact same car with 130k miles that has the EXACT same problems! O_____O Thank you soooo much for uploading 😀
Mine leaked there too. Ive got a video to upload on that repair. The hole was too big and the pipe too rusty to avoid changing it. That job was a B#tch! :
Oil pressure sensor is typically located above and around the oil filter. Not difficult to change. Just unplug connector, soak with PB Blaster, remove sensor, put teflon tape on threads of new sensor, re-install, plug in connector, start engine and check for leaks. Done. However, these typically dont go bad. You sure you dont have a spun bearing?
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Quick question… I have 96′ which pretty much looks like the same engine. do you happen to know where the Oil pressure sensor is on that car? and is a difficult part to change?
I got 264,000 miles out of my Taurus the only repair was a leaking water pump where the heater hose connects. I repaired it with JB Weld.
its was the VSS. Vehicle Speed Sensor. Watch that video of replacing it on my channel.
did u ever get rid of the hesitation?
No, it was the VSS (vehicle speed sensor). Watch that video in my collection to see where that is and how to change it. Its inexpensive and works like magic to fix the shift / studder start problem. Let me know how it goes. Thanks
I just got a ’99 about a week ago and the transmission is acting like you explained in the beginning of your description. Did it start shifting smoother after these repairs?
Thats is the better transmission
Which engine? All are 1-4-2-5-3-6. The 3.0L OHV engine, the coil pack is perpendicular to the firewall and number one ir at the top right corner, 2 below it, then 3. 5 is on the top left, then 6 below it, then 4. On the 3.0L OHC Duratec, the coil pack is parallel with the firewall. Bottom right is 1, then 2 to the left, then 3. Top right, toward the firewall is 5, then 6 to the left, then 4.
You say it doesnt start. Does it crank over but not fire? Turn the key to the on position but do not crank the car. Listen for the fuel pump to run breifly. Should pump for a second or so. If you do not hear the pump, it is shot. The filter could also be plugged. Not shifting into gear could be trans very low on fluid or linkage broken or troque convertor shot.
I used a plastic scrapper and a shop vac. Leaving the butterfly valve closed, scrape the black crud while holding the hose of the shop vac over the intake hole. Soak a clean rag with throttle body cleaner and stuff it in the hole and let it sit to disolve the crud. Then, prop the secondary butterfly valve open and do the same for underneath. I used a dremel with a soft stone to polish the intake plenum ports. Spray cleaner inside and let it run out the other end. Blowdry it all.
please tell me how you cleaned your air intake step by step please
My sister has a
1999 ford taurus, it doesn’t start, nor does it shift into gear when it does. Can you help in determining what could be the problem, she can not get it to a place where she can get it tested for the problems
Nice, i’m at 206,000 on my OHV 99 taurus. These cars sure are strong.
lack of power/hesitation in idling and when its running
you shouldnt need to know them, change one plug and wire at a time and all is well. But you can look it up on autozone’s website.
Can you tell me the firing order for the Taurus 1999?
What problems would you notice with a 1999 Ford Tarus if the fuel pump or fuel filter is bad?
yeah getting it in there is a huge pain in the ass,i picked one up from NAPA for $150
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