Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this owner’s manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.

    Replacement parts recommendation
    Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled mainten ...

    Collision Repairs
    We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion pr ...

    Other materials:

    Frame and Mounting
    Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Subframe and Mounting Systems The front subframe is bolted to the body and: aids in structural support. provides the mounting surface for the steering gear, the front suspension lower arms, en ...

    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 ...

    Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), With Intelligent Access (IA)
    DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Anti-Theft Component Location RFA Module Backup Transceiver TPM Module Passive Start Antenna (3 required) Overview PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the ignition from turning on and the engine from starting unless a programmed IA&n ...