Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING:

Please read the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER

be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty
    For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty information that is provided to you along with your owner’s ...

    Mobile communications equipment
    Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using suc ...

    Other materials:

    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 ...

    General Procedures
    Valve Clearance Check Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02. Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover in this section. NOTE: Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft ...

    Air filter(s)
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft® Part Numbers in ...