97 Ford Taurus doesn't start

Too little information to go on. Let us know what the shop says and I'm sure there are people here who can help confirm (or not) what the shop report is.

Rob

In the Ford world, a bad transmission does not prevent a car from starting. So it is unlikely to be the transmission.

Jeff

I think that might even be true in the Subaru world too...

Rob

Thanks to Rob & Jeff for the information.

Jeff, what are the symptoms of "tramission failure"

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Car not moving.

When you put the car in gear, it doesn't move.

Let us know if the engine "turns over" when you turn the key. If there is enough gasoline in the tank (not what the fuel gauge actually says but how much is in there). Let us know if you're getting spark

You need Fuel, Air (oxygen) and Spark. If you've got those & the timing is right you'll at least get a bang :-)

Bad transmissions usually smell, The fluid is often blackened. The engine will rev but no propulsion.

Sounds like it will cost between $1.00 & $28,000 depending on issue and person doing the repair.

With more information we can provide you with a better answer.