Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Repairing minor paint damage

Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.

Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to an authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.

• Remove particles, such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout, before repairing paint chips.

• Always read the instructions before using the products.

    Waxing
    Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year. When washing and waxing, park your veh ...

    Cleaning the engine
    Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The ...

    Other materials:

    Body Closures
    SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications GENERAL PROCEDURES Door Adjustment - Front Loosen the front door hinge-to-front door bolts until the front door is able to move slightly. Align the front door. Align the front door body angles to the rear door. Be sure that the front door is flush ...

    Disassembly
    Engine Special Tool(s) Material NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure. NOTE:& ...

    Side And Rear Vision
    DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Blind Spot Monitoring Component Location Exterior rear view mirror SOD-R and SOD-L Overview BLIS is a vehicle feature that aids the driver in assessing whether another vehicle is within an area (blind zone) to either side of the vehicle extending rearwa ...