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
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Other materials:
Diagnosis and Testing
Engine Cooling
Special Tool(s)
Material
Principles of Operation
Engine coolant flows primarily from the engine to the radiator circuit and
back to the coolant pump. Coolant is sent from the coolant pump through the
engine block and cylinder heads. Separate circuits from the engine also feed the ...
Diagnosis and Testing
Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems
Special Tool(s)
Material
DTC Charts
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of
Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in Section
100-00 for information about these practices.
DDM DTC C ...
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 ...
