Front crankshaft seal

2000 FORD TAURUS
140,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEOLION0853
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I have bought 3 different seals from AutoZone and apparently they were the wrong ones. Now i can't go by what came out of the vehicle for apparently it too was the wrong one. I have been online at every site i can think of and at this point i still don't know what seal i need. And i cannot find any site that i can refer to for information on my vehicle in particular to the crankshaft seal. Now i don't know what information you can provide, but please don't send me back to AutoZone.
Feb 5, 2020 at 4:29 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Do you have the DOHC, Flex Fuel (VIN 2), or the OHV VIN U)?

DOHC Crank Seal:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2000,taurus,3.0l+v6+dohc,1362811,engine,crankshaft+seal,5604

OHV and Flex Fuel appear to be the same. However, if you can measure the shaft, it gives you diameters so you can be sure to get the correct one.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2000,taurus,3.0l+v6+ohv,1362822,engine,crankshaft+seal,5604

If all else fails, call a dealer and give them your VIN and then will look the part up for your specific vehicle. Then you can either buy it there or cross reference it to get it somewhere else.
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Feb 5, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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STRAILER
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This guide can help walk you through the repair:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/front-main-seal-replacement

Please run down this guide and report back.
Feb 9, 2020 at 10:47 AM
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