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 ...

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    Diagnosis and Testing
    External Controls Inspection and Verification Verify the customer concern by operating the system. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom. GO to Symptom Chart. Visual Inspection Chart DTC Char ...

    Specifications, Description and Operation, General Procedures
    SPECIFICATIONS Material General Specifications Torque Specifications a Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional 720 degrees. b Tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees. c Refer to the procedure in this section.d Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) plus ...

    Bumpers
    SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Bumper Cover - Front Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02. NOTE: Three on each side. NOTE: If equipped. NOTE:&n ...