Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Repairing minor paint damage

Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.

Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to an authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.

• Remove particles, such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout, before repairing paint chips.

• Always read the instructions before using the products.

    Waxing
    Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year. When washing and waxing, park your veh ...

    Cleaning the engine
    Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The ...

    Other materials:

    Bumpers
    SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Bumper Cover - Front Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02. NOTE: Three on each side. NOTE: If equipped. NOTE:&n ...

    Rear Drive Axle/Differential
    SPECIFICATIONS Material Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Rear Drive Axle and Differential The rear drive axle consists of the following components: Dished circular flange Full-time Active Torque Coupling (ATC) Aluminum housing with steel housing cover Matched ring and pinion ...

    Ford Extended Service Plan
    PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN. SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only) More than 32 Million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered the powerful protection Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides pe ...