Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Vehicle certification label

The National Highway Traffic Safety


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or the edge of the door near the door latch, next to the driver’s seating position.

    Vehicle identification number
    The vehicle identification number is located on the driver’s side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. The Vehic ...

    Transmission code designation
    You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. ...

    Other materials:

    Transmission
    Automatic transmission WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while co ...

    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 ...

    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 high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot en ...