Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Replacement parts recommendation

Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.

We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair.

You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.

Data recording
Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the perfor ...

Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detaile ...

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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 vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before applying wax. • ...

Fastening the safety belts
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fa ...

Rear Drive Axle/Differential
SPECIFICATIONS Material Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Rear Drive Axle and Differential The rear drive axle consists of the following components: Dished circular flange Full-time Active Torque Coupling (ATC) Aluminum housing with steel housing cover Matched ring and pinion ...