Ford Taurus Service Manual: Noise, Vibration and Harshness

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 unintende ...

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 ...

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Warning lamps and indicators
These indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for ad ...

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. ...

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 message will appear in the information display. WARNING: The electric power steering system has d ...