2000 Ford Taurus Low Coolant Light

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MIKE MILER
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A low coolant light comes on at times in my 2000 Taurus but the resevior is full
Feb 15, 2006 at 1:38 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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It is just a simple float switch. Sometimes the tank gets gunked up and needs cleaned out.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Feb 15, 2006 at 12:51 PM

Suggested Repair

Clean the coolant reservoir tank. The low coolant light is controlled by a simple float switch that can stick or read low when the tank is gunked up.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Ford Taurus reports the low coolant light comes on at times even though the reservoir is full. The expert says the light is controlled by a simple float switch and that the tank sometimes gets gunked up and needs to be cleaned out.

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