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:

    Removal and Installation
    Hood Latch Removal and Installation Remove the upper radiator sight shield. Remove the 8 screws. Remove the 4 bolts. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers. NOTE: Mark the position of the hood latch prior to removing the hood latch bolts.Remove the 2 bolts and position t ...

    Installation
    Engine Special Tool(s) Material NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small par ...

    Removal and Installation
    Generator - 2.0L GTDI Removal Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01. Remove the upper Charge Air Cooler (CAC) pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View in Section 303-12. ...