Ford Taurus Service Manual: Engine System - General Information

Engine
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Specifications, Description and Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
SPECIFICATIONS Material DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine NOTICE: When repairing engines, all parts must be contamination free. If contamination/foreign material is present when repairing an eng ...

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Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on slippery ...

In-Vehicle Repair
Upper Intake Manifold Removal NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions c ...

Diagnosis and Testing
Airbag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) DTC Charts The DTCs can be retrieved from the RCM and the OCSM with a scan tool via the DLC. Restraints Control Module (RCM) DTC ChartNOTE: Always make sure the correct SRS component is b ...