1997 Ford Taurus - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Brake booster vacuum hose , inspect that, if the hose is good then brake booster has went bad.

sounds like the servo might have a leak, check seals on servo pipes as well, get someone to pump brake peddle whilst engine idling then feel for any leaks on servo or pipes.

Does it turn over okay? Is there spark when this happens?

What doesn't work about it? The fan or the heat or the defrost? Does it do anything at all when you turn it on?

possible air trapped in water jackets, need to bleed air out

i would go to autozone if it is for egr valve then it is actually the dpf sensor the other codes are straight forward they will check them for free

the voltege in the circuit has fallen below a set limit for a spacif amount of time CAMSHAF POSISION ACTUATOR CIRCUIT

The plastic boosters on this model have problems. Replace with the metal ones from a later model

computer probly needs to be flashed or reprogrammd to sync w new motor---some independent shops have the factory gear to do this-dealers only go back like 5yrs

Here is the procedure: Remove radiator cap, Drain coolant, remove drain plug located at bottom of radiator. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses, Remove electric fans mounting 4 bolts and disconnect electrical plug connection, Remove Hi & Lo transmission cooler lines connected behind radiator and finally, remove upper radiator mounting bolts located on top and remove radiator upward.

check to see if you have power steering fluid. if your low fill it up. (most cases thats all it is) check around for any leaks or parts to the power steering unit for and damage (hoses, pump, rer, rack and pinion, any seals or such. you might have a leak somewhere. when your looking for leaks fill the res up with power steering fluid. turn the car on. and have someone turn the wheel so get the fluid to build up pressure in the system.

Turn on AC while idling, does engine speed increase? If not then replace Idle Air Control Valve.

check the micro switches in the steering wheel for a problem as the current is not passing past these switches.

bad connection

Haynes or Chilton manual

Soft plug? What kind of soft plug? Freeze plug?

A soft? R U sure you spelled that right?

is this a queston of how to replace a stock part on stock car.a: unclamp it, pull it and reverse procedure.or how to hack (non stock modifcations) the heater hose, bypass. iteasy, cut it off and put a loop in place of both hoses.

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Cars equipped with power brakes are bled without engine running.I learned this the hard way when I kept trying on my sister's Taurus...finally a friend passed on this valuable piece of info. Hope this helps or someone else has additional input for you!