97 Ford Taurus overheats when stopped, but coolant pours out when turned off

Asked by Tanya Sep 29, 2016 at 09:36 AM about the 1997 Ford Taurus GL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 97 Ford Taurus, it overheats
when I stop but pours out coolant when I
turn it off, the fans are working. I have to
ride with my heater on so it don't overheat
but that doesn't stop coolant from
running all over the ground when I turn it
off, I have to fill the reservoir Everytime I
drive it. Please help! I don't have alot of
money so I need to know kinda what I'm
looking at before I take it to anyone of
these shops due to them wanting to over
charge me just to look at it, I ended up
paying almost 1,200.00 to a guy an a
shop at one time due to just guessing an
fixing what they thought it was an
obviously they was still wrong.. thanks

5 Answers
189,445

Paul answered 8 years ago

it could be a few thing your thermostat may not be opening, your cooling may not be turning on when the car is up to temperature. The water pump may not be turning. Your Cap may need to be replace, so there are a few thing that need to be looked at...

Mark helpful
35,335

lrodri911 answered 8 years ago

Replace thermostat first, it's easier and least expensive

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Tanya answered 8 years ago

I have another question, could it be the reservoir that needs to be changed ? Or like it's probably the water pump?

Mark helpful
35,335

lrodri911 answered 8 years ago

Reservoir only holds the coolant so the pump can suck it up when needed. It's probably the thermostat stuck closed or bad water pump but it's easier to replace thermostat, if that doesn't help it, replace pump

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Taurus

Looking for a Used Taurus in your area?

CarGurus has 81 nationwide Taurus listings starting at $3,995.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford Taurus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,990
  • #2
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    3,790
  • #3
    Christopher Paden
    Reputation
    3,180
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
87 Great Deals out of 2,048 listings starting at $2,999
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 15,103 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Impala
10 Great Deals out of 110 listings starting at $4,632
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,258 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Camry
48 Great Deals out of 979 listings starting at $2,212
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 907 listings starting at $1,599
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
122 Great Deals out of 3,221 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford Focus
22 Great Deals out of 481 listings starting at $2,950
Used Ford Expedition
22 Great Deals out of 821 listings starting at $7,888
Used Dodge Durango
41 Great Deals out of 2,265 listings starting at $5,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.