1996 Ford Taurus A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Taurus

  • 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 1996 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 1996 Ford Taurus G 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> CCRM/IRCM -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Cooling Fan Relay -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus G 3.0 V6 GAS

CCRM/IRCM
Continental

Refer to "Cooling Fan Motor."

Sable & Taurus
  • Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from module connector
  • Release clips and module from battery tray.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque engine control sensor connector to 12-18 inch lbs.
Cougar & Thunderbird
  • Remove radiator sight shield.
  • Disconnect electrical connector, then remove integrated relay control assembly from radiator support.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Mustang
  • Disconnect IRCM electrica...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Adjustments -> Air Flow Control Cable -> Aspire -> Control Cables -> Escort & Tracer -> Except Aspire, Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Mode Selector Cable -> Probe -> Recirc/Fresh Air Cable -> RECIRC/FRESH Air Door Cable -> Temperature Control Cable
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS

NOTE: Prior To Service, Refer To Technical Service Bulletins Located At The Rear Of This Section.

Control Cables
Except Aspire, Escort, Probe & Tracer

Function and/or temperature control cables self-adjust when levers are moved to extreme right of WARM and/or DEFROST slot in face of control assembly. On models equipped with a control knob, the cables self-adjust when the knob is rapidly rotated clockwise toward the WARM position. Some function and temperature control levers move from top to bottom.

The control cable wire should be pre-set to prevent ...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Disarming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-97 -> 1995-2000 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Cooling System Bleed -> 1.3L, 2.0L, 2.5L & 3.8L Engines -> 1.8L, 1.9L & 2.0L Engines -> 2.0L & 2.5L Engines -> 3.0L & 3.4L Engines -> 4.6L Engine -> Aspire, Cougar, Probe & Thunderbird -> Continental, Mark VIII & Town Car -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Escort & Tracer
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS

1.3L, 2.0L, 2.5L & 3.8L Engines
Aspire, Cougar, Probe & Thunderbird

This engine does not require a specified bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, run engine to operating temperature with radiator/pressure cap off. Air will then automatically be bled through cap opening.

1.8L, 1.9L & 2.0L Engines
Escort & Tracer

After filling cooling system, run engine for approximately 12 minutes with radiator pressure cap off, then top off radiator. Secure cap, then with engine running, fill coolant reservoir to FULL HOT mark with coolant.

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