Yes it could be causing a backfire.
Note there are other, equally or more common causes - bad plug wires to mention just one.
More trouble-shooting and maintenance history are needed before replacing the coil.
I would suspect the "Check Engine Light" is also on(??)... have the Diagnostic Trouble Codes read and then...
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what is the number coil pack
In a 2000 Ford Taurus , the 3.0 liter " Duratec " DOHC - V6 has the Coil On Plug ( C.O.P. ) ignition system . So there are ( 6 coil packs )
If "heater coil" is just another term for "Heater core", then yes, most all cars have them.See "Related Questions" below for tons of information about Taurus / Sable heater cores.
No , it has a coil pack for the 6 engine cylinders
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A 1998 Ford Taurus uses the Electronic Distributorless Ignition System ( EDIS ) with a coil pack , so there is no distributor
The 2002 Ford Taurus V-6 engine ignition coil can be found on the firewall in the engine compartment. The coil is located on the drivers side of the firewall.
There isn't one. All 2003 Ford Taurus use a coil pack under the control of the Powertrain Control Module instead of a distributor.
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Every time it becomes defective.
It uses a coil pack instead of a distributor cap. Follow a spark plug wire to coil pack.