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:

    Rear Suspension
    SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications a Refer to the procedure in this section. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Rear Suspension The rear suspension consists of the following components: Lower arm(s) Shock absorber(s) Spring(s) Stabilizer bar(s) Stabilizer bar link(s) Trailing arm(s) Toe link( ...

    Special operating conditions
    If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see ...

    Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) - Diagnosis and Testing
    Special Tool(s) Diagnostic Theory The shortest route to an accurate diagnosis results from: system knowledge, including comparison with a known good system. system history, including repair history and usage patterns. condition history, especially any relationship to repairs or sudden change ...