1998 Ford Taurus

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/1998-ford-taurus-ohv-ftopict233611.html (1998 ford taurus 3.0 ohv)
this car revs up on its own at an idle and sets a camshaft position sensor code? -- Message posted using More information at

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/1998-Taurus-Sedan-ftopict228080.html (1998 Taurus Sedan)
Hello. I'm being offered a '98 Taurus with the V6 Duratec(sp?) engine. 78k, one owner, lady driven. Body and interior are very clean. In doing some cursory internet research, I'm seeing transmission, among other, troubles. Does anyone have an opinion about this model? $5k. I'm also interested i..
« http://www.kbb.com http://www.nada.com http://www.edmunds.com The Taurus is overpriced, & is a mid-size car. The Buicks are full-size. Rob »
« I have seen fleets run thousands of Taurus' up to 300K and more when given the proper preventive maintenance. mike »
« FWIW: I've got a '99 with 90k on it and it still runs like a scalded cat. The 24v Duratec engine is a great power plant. Other than normal mantenence it's been trouble free for me. $5k is a bit high.. »
« I have a 98 Taurus Duratec 24V. Has 267,000 miles on it and still going. I have had no problems with it at all. I have kept up the maintenence and replaced plugs, belts, oils, etc. when they ar.. »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Taurus-M85-1998-E85-2005-ftopict228143.html (Taurus M85 (1998) and E85 (2005))
Hi, I am trying to find out some technical data for the Ford Taurus 1998 and 2005 (both FFV). The former used Methanol 85 while the latter uses Ethanol 85. I need to know the following information: - Horsepower of each of those cars' engines - Top speed they can reach - Miles they can go without r..
« 1998 - 145 hp 2005 - 155 hp Governed at 112 MPH. 1998 - 16 gallon tank. If filled to the rim, you may get ~20 gallons out if you run it dry. 2005 - 18 gallon tank. It may be the same, just a diff.. »
« Thanks a lot for the information! Where on earth are those ? I spent hours looking for this information -- Mark »
« Also: Rob »
« Thanks again Rob. I visited that site but could not find info for the taurus 1998 so I gave up and did not use if to get info about the 2006 model »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/98-Ford-Taurus-Freeze-Plugs-ftopict228152.html ('98 Ford Taurus Freeze Plugs)
I have a 1998 Ford Taurus that keeps leaking antifreeze around the intake manifold. THe shop keeps saying and replacing a freeze plug. While at $50.00 a pop its not bad, they keep going out every other week. What could tghe cause be? The shop talks like this is normal. Thanks for the help.
« Start by take the vehicle to a facility that has a competent tech, that knows what he is doing, WBMA mike »