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:

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 a ...

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. • ...

Diagnosis and Testing
Rear View Mirrors - Exterior DTC Chart(s) Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to Section 100-00 for information regarding these diagnostic practices. DDM DTC Chart DSM DTC Chart Symptom Chart(s) Di ...