Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Load Carrying

Steering
Electric Power Steering WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected a steering ...

Cargo net
WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provide ...

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Ignition switch
A. Off: The ignition is off. Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to lose charge. B. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories, such as the radio, to operate while the engine is not r ...

Using snow chains
Your Taurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, For ...

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION All Wheel Drive (AWD) Systems The AWD system consists of the following: PTU Rear driveshaft AWD relay module Rear axle with ATC solenoid Torque from the engine is transferred through the transmission to the PTU. This torque is transferre ...