1998 Ford Taurus A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Taurus

  • 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1998 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS, CID:207, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:207, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Compressor, Replace -> 3.0L DOHC Engine -> 3.0L Engine (Overhead Valve) -> 3.4L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Focus -> LS -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

The A/C evaporator core orifice and the accumulator/drier should be replaced whenever the compressor is replaced due to lack of performance, or when contamination of system is evident.

Continental
  • Remove radiator upper sight shield, then recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove radiator air deflector, then loosen idler pulley to remove tension from the drive belt.
  • Remove manifold retaining bolt and A/C manifold and tube from compressor.
  • Disconnect A/C clutch wires at the compressor.
  • Remove three compr...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Except 1999-2002

Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.

1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
  • Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
  • Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
  • Follow scan tool manufactur...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Air Conditioning & Heater
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Automatic Temperature Control Systems, Sable & Taurus -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Using Control Panel Display -> Using Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Using Control Panel Display

The control panel display diagnostic mode may be entered at any time. Normal system operation will cease during activation of the diagnostic mode. The diagnostic mode should be exited before the vehicle is shut down.

The temperature control must be set between 50-80°F during testing or false Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be displayed.

  • Press Off and Floor buttons simultaneously, then the Automatic button.
  • DTCs will be displayed on the panel. During testing ...

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