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:

Engine Ignition - 3.5L GTDI
SPECIFICATIONS Material General Specifications Torque Specifications a Refer to the procedure in this section. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine Ignition 3.5L GTDI System Operation Refer to the PC/ED manual section 1 Description and Operation. Component Description Refe ...

Hazard warning flashers
The hazard flasher control is located on the instrument panel by the radio. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. • Press the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. • Press the flasher control again to ...

Transfer Case - Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
SPECIFICATIONS Material Torque Specifications a Refer to the procedure in this section. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Power Transfer Unit (PTU) The AWD system consists of the following: PTU Rear driveshaft AWD module Rear axle with coupling device The PTU is a mecha ...