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 ...

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Specifications, Description and Operation
SPECIFICATIONS Material  Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems Overview The power lock/unlock feature locks or unlocks the doors upon a customer request from either door lock control switch in the vehicle, a RKE transmitter, or t ...

Police Package Equipment
SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Lighting, Siren and Speaker System Spotlamps Overview The spotlamps provide an exterior illumination source that can be directed by an interior control handle to illuminate the desired object. System Operation The LH and RH spotl ...

Memory function
The memory control, located on the side seat panel, allows positioning recall of the: • Driver seat. • Power mirrors. • Adjustable pedals (if equipped). • Power tilt/telescopic steering column (if equipped). A. Type 1 B. Type 2 Programming a memory position Note: You can pro ...