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Lost steering in my right front wheel, the right front wheel will no longer turn with my left wheel.
When I turn the steering wheel left or right my left tire is the only one that will move,
my right side tire will not move at all. every thing looks to be connected.
I can jack-up the right side and move the tire feely by hand...it seems that were the tie-rod is connect to the steering gear, this may be were it has separated.
Luckily my daughter was at a stop sigh when this happen, it's funny thou she said she never heard anything.
Please advice on what you think might have happen matter.
Thank you for your time.
:sick:
I've had the thermostate changed, the heater core, water pump,pellium box, i pissed i still have intermittant heat. Even had the rad flushed and checked for air bubbles.
Does anyone else have any ideas. The mechanic suggested taking off the over flow hose that goes to the engine.
Someone please help i'm frustrated in canada. :sick:
Thanks for any an all help guys
Rick
I actually tried to install the control arm myself, and easily removed all three bolts holding the old part in after hitting them with penetrating oil, but couldn't get the control arm off of the the rod that attaches to the subframe. Even beating it with a 4lb. sledge wouldn't budge it, so I re-assembled everything and made the appt. with the mechanic.
If you are being quoted more than $300 for everything incl. an alignment, you might want to check another mechanic.
I have a 2001 SES with 84,700 miles on it now. It is wonderful. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that my original Ford Motocraft battery croaked today. So I replaced with an Everlast 2-year from Wal-Mart for $39.77 + tax. Just thought I'd let anyone know who has a Taurus near my mileage.
Secondly, I borrowed a friend's 2002 Dodge Intrepid to go get the battery. The car has 51,200 miles. To compare the two cars for anyone shopping vehicles, the Intrepid had more power, but was harsher and noisier. Also the interior rattled and panels on the doors seemed loose. And, when heavily accelerating, the transmission didn't feel normal. Once I was back in my car, mine felt so much smoother and quieter, and nearly as powerful. ** Just thought I'd share this.
Thirdly, I have a question that I asked before but don't think I got any answers. Whenever I round a curve or go up and around a hill, if my foot is ON THE GAS, a vibration emits from the car under me - NOT a steering vibration. My car is perfectly aligned and balanced with no wheel shakes or wheel play. If my foot is OFF the gas, this vibration is not present. My suspension all checks good. This problem is not really annoying, but I have driven a 2000 Taurus SE w/(4) different tires (NO KIDDING!) and did not emit this vibration. Any heads up would be great!
THANKS! And happy driving!
- Alex
However I've noticed it has a strange slight vibration in the steering wheel from time to time when you are just driving along.It's hard to describe,but it feels like the steering wheel moving slightly from left to right in slow motion,usually only lasts for a second or two.Might have something to do with the power steering.This sounds different from the problem you have though.
VOTBS
Thanks a bunch
Lin
You might have to stoop down and look underneath the end of the hood on the surface it closes onto,there is a little latch there that releases the hood and lets it go all the way up,might help if you shine a flashlight in there.
If you can't find it the next time you get gas ask the attendant to check your oil and ask him to show where the latch is.
VOTBS
Thanks, it's getting cold up here in the NE and a heater would be nice
Mike
at $60 per, even though I found a good liquidation new sensor on eBay, I don't plan on shotgunning the sensors just to cover my confusions....
Can a vehicle run O.K. with a thermostat in backwards? Who is telling me the truth? Thanks.
Captain7
These were the parts that the previous owner had replaced also,don't know why they wear out so quick.
Had to remove plastic 'cowl' behind motor to get access and a few other hoses, etc. The next day, the alternator died!
Your rattle may be a dead cat. Sometimes the honeycomb material inside will break up and rattle - at least on older cats. The shield appears to be welded to the cat.
1996 Taurus
3.0 Liter Overhead Valve (OHV) Engine
Automatic Transmission
Cruise Control
Two parts that seems promising were
- VSS for AX4N Transmission with Electric Cluster
- VSS - with cruise control and dealer installed
Does anyone know which part I should be using as the vehicle speed sensor for this car or how I can better find out?
If I do need to take the pump out to change the pulley how do I remove the pump??
What kind of puller do I use to remove the pulley???
Randy
Could it be a fuel filter or pump?? PLEASEEEEEEE HELP