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1996 Ford Taurus CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS
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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove brake drum and hub as follows:
- Remove drum retainer push nuts, then slide drum off hub, Fig. .
- If drum is stuck to hub, use a suitable hammer to lightly tap on face of drum in flange mounting area to release.
- If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by holding adjustment lever off star wheel, then loosen star wheel, Fig. .
- Remove hub nut cover and discard.
- Remove hub nut and discard, then slide hub and one-piece bearing assembly off spindle.
- Install suitable wheel cylinder pi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-96 Sable & Taurus -> Sedan -> Wagon
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus G 3.0 V6 GAS
Sedan
The inertia switch is located on quarter panel near the lefthand rea...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
- Remove and discard front axle retainer nut and washer.
- Remove nut from stabilizer bar link at shock absorber end, then remove link from shock and position aside.
- Remove nut from lower ball joint, then using a suitable pitman arm type puller, loosen ball joint in lower control arm.
- Place a suitable pry bar through opening in lower control arm and under frame, then pry down on control arm to release lower ball joint.
- Remove outer CV joint from hub using suitable tools, noting the following:
- Do not use a hammer to drive joint fr...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Partially raise and support vehicle on hoist.
- Remove right front wheel.
- Remove lower fender splash shield retainers and position shield aside.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
- Remove power steering link bracket, then heater hose support bracket from alternator.
- Remove alternator upper mounting bolts.
- Remove alternator splash shield.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connectors and remove battery positive cable from alternator.
- Position adjustable stand t...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1996-99 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus G 3.0 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the four nylon push pins retaining the righthand cowl vent screen 90°, then remove the push pins, Fig. .
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen retaining clips, then the vent screen.
- Remove the two cowl top inner panel shield reta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at water bypass tube.
- Remove hose from water bypass tube.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core outlet hose clamp at water hose connection.
- Remove hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS
- Rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction, using 15mm ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Taurus G 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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