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:

Hydraulic Brake Actuation
SPECIFICATIONS Material Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Adjustable Pedals Overview The adjustable pedal feature uses an electrical motor to adjust the brake and accelerator pedal positions forward and rearward to increase driver comfort. Two adjustable pedal systems are available ...

Active park assist
WARNING: This system is designed to be a supplementary park aid. It may not work in all conditions and is not intended to replace the driver’s attention and judgment. The driver is responsible for avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe distance and speed, even when the system is in use. Note ...

Interior Trim and Ornamentation
SPECIFICATIONS Material Torque Specifications DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Sunshade Special Tool(s) Principles of Operation Power Sunshade The power sunshade system consists of the following: Sunshade switch Sunshade module Sunshade motor Sunshade assembly Pressing the sunshade switch (a single po ...