Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Vehicle Care

GENERAL INFORMATION

Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes.

Bulb specification chart
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light bright ...

Cleaning products
For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A ...

Other materials:

Diagnosis and Testing
Seating Special Tool(s) Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) This vehicle utilizes a communication system called a Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN). When diagnosing the memory seat, heated seats or climate controlled seats, use a Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integr ...

General Procedures
Sectioning Guidelines General Equipment Material NOTE: The following illustration provides recommended sectioning points. Cut lines shown in illustration are approximate.  WARNING: Collision damage repair must conform to the instructions contained in this workshop manual. Replacement ...

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. • ...