Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen.

Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development, we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.

    Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
    One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detaile ...

    Warranty on Replacement Parts
    Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be ...

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    Jacking and Lifting
     WARNING: When jacking or lifting the vehicle, block all wheels remaining on the ground. Set the parking brake if the rear wheels will remain on the ground. These actions help prevent unintended vehicle movement. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury. &nb ...

    General Procedures
    Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. Measure each camshaft journal diameter in 2 directions. Camshaft Journal to Bearing Clearance - OHC Engines NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. ...

    Changing a road wheel
    WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring system and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, have an authorized dealer install a new tire pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem. WARNING: See Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this chapt ...