Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Driving Hints

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers).

Towing the vehicle on four wheels
Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless ...

Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle. There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fue ...

Other materials:

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 ...

Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel top, upper left of the dash. The VIN is a ...

Transaxle/Transmission Cooling - 6F50/6F55
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Material a 6F50 transmission. b 6F55 transmission. Torque Specifications a 3.5L GTDI b 3.5L Ti-VCT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Transaxle Cooling The transmission fluid cooling system consists of the following: OTA transmission fluid c ...