# 02 Taurus **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** taurus\ **Created:** [September 21, 2008, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826 "2008-09-21T13:22:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mossrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@mossrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mossrl)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2008, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/1 "2008-09-21T13:22:20Z")
starts ok, But no power, I have to floor the gas to maintain speed of 70 mph also I have to let off the pedal to get the transmission to shift up to next gear. whats going on? ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2008, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/2 "2008-09-21T13:37:14Z")
Look up there…those strange lights! Are there any unusual lights illuminated, particularly red? What do they say? If so, are they steady or blinking? ---
**Author:** ![mossrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@mossrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mossrl)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2008, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/3 "2008-09-21T13:45:01Z")
No check engine lights all gauges show normal. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/4 "2008-09-21T15:39:07Z")
Is the transmission fluid level correct? ---
**Author:** ![bedrock](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bedrock/32/868_2.png) [@bedrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedrock)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2008, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/5 "2008-09-21T18:00:39Z")
had the same problem with 1998-ford taurus,change fuel filter,now drive like a caddy. ---
**Author:** ![PEColoradoSpring](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@PEColoradoSpring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PEColoradoSpring)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2008, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/6 "2008-09-21T21:19:02Z")
I agree about the fuel filter. Had problem several times in the past, the last time it blew out the fuel pump (Ford Explorer). There is enough gas in the system to start or run low speeds, but at high speed the pump just can’t push enough gas through the filter. You need a special set of rings, about $ 10, to release the fittings on the filter. The filter is about $ 10. A lot better than the $ 50 the lube places want to charge for a 2 minute procedure. Probably should be done every 30 K, and once you know how to do it, it will be done on schedule for minimal expense. I do it on our 02 Taurus (had a previous 95 Taurus). ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/7 "2008-09-21T21:58:37Z")
I don’t think there is anything wrong with the transmission as it would normally not up shift if you have it floored. I am also suspicious of the fuel supply. Could be fuel filter or fuel pump. If the filter has not been replaced recently, now would be a good time. Next I would have the fuel pressure and volume checked. ---
**Author:** ![mossrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@mossrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mossrl)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/8 "2008-09-24T20:36:15Z")
P0430 OBD-II Trouble Codes Found and P0302 & P0316 ---
**Author:** ![tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@tardis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardis)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-taurus/19826/9 "2008-09-24T20:52:48Z")
Is the engine shaking, even at idle? If so, look at the coils and plugs.