Actually one should never want to be the first to drive through floor
waters.  What appears to be water a foot or two deep could be, and often is,
a washout many feet deep.  ;)

mike hunt

It's very likely that your Taurus is totaled in flood water. Never EVER
attempt to drive your vehicle in high flood waters more than 2" high. Don't
bother trying to fix your Taurus. The repair will cost more than your Taurus
is really worth. If you have comprehensive insurance, file a claim with them
and they may reimburse you for another one. Insurance companies usually
don't fully reimburse you, but just take the money from them and use it as a
down payment for your next vehicle.

my 99 taurus sucked in some water during the flooding we had in Houston
on Monday.  It wasn't deep, but apparently it sloshed the wrong way and
the car died.  I checked the next day and the air filter was soaked.
Maybe I goofed, but I tried starting the car with a boost and nothing
happened.  Towed the car home, disconnected the battery and pulled the
plugs.  All were dirty and one was wet.  Tried to turn the engine by
hand and got about 30 degrees turned and then it came to a hard stop
and I can't turn it no more.  I checked the dipstick and it seemed ok.
Thoughts?  I'd like to get the car running if at all possible without
major mechanical.  Electrical I can do myself.

byramlass@ev1.net