Ford Taurus Service Manual: Engine System - General Information

Engine
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Specifications, Description and Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
SPECIFICATIONS Material DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine NOTICE: When repairing engines, all parts must be contamination free. If contamination/foreign material is present when repairing an eng ...

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Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) - Description and Operation
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the customer. H ...

In-Vehicle Repair
Upper Intake Manifold Removal NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions c ...

Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Without Intelligent Access (IA)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Anti-Theft Overview PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the engine from starting unless a programmed PATS key is in the ignition. PATS does not disable an already running engine. System Operation System Diagram Network Message Chart ...