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If your Ford Taurus has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Ford Taurus. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Ford Taurus’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Taurus’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Ford Taurus’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Ford Taurus. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Taurus with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …

P144C is a Ford-only DTC trouble code, and as such, it applies to your Ford Taurus. It indicates that the EVAP canister purge check valve is not performing within spec. P144C is most often fixed by replacing the EVAP purge valve assembly (due to the purge valve being stuck open …

P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Ford Taurus. It indicates that your Taurus’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Ford Taurus. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Ford Taurus’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Taurus’s DRL warning light is on, …

src=”https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Ford-Taurus.png” alt=”P1289 Ford Taurus” width=”593″ height=”306″ class=”alignnone size-full wp-image-4324″/> P1289 is a manufacturer-specific diagnostic trouble code. In the case of Ford-built vehicles (such as the Ford Taurus), it indicates that the cylinder head temperature sensor returned a value to the powertrain control module (PCM) that was greater than the signal …