Ford Taurus Service Manual: Instrumentation and Warning Systems

Removal and Installation
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 2.0L GTDI Material Removal and Installation NOTICE: If installing a new Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, either ...

Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination Overview Dimmable Backlighting Dimmable illumination provides backlighting to certain switches and control components when the park ...

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION All Wheel Drive (AWD) Systems The AWD system consists of the following: PTU Rear driveshaft AWD relay module Rear axle with ATC solenoid Torque from the engine is transferred through the transmission to the PTU. This torque is transferre ...

Brakes
GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn out. Have them inspected by an authorized dealer. If your vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel wh ...

Starting and Stopping the Engine
GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats ...