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2004 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 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 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 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Clutch System Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
- Attach a rubber drain hose to bleeder screw of clutch master cylinder, then submerge free end of hose in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
- Slowly pump clutch pedal to floor several times and hold it.
- With clutch pedal held to floor...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Sable & Taurus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 3...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove center hub cap from wheel.
- Loosen hub nut.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove hub nut and washer.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor harness from clip.
- Remove and position front brake anti-lock sensor aside.
- Remove and discard lower ball joint nut.
- Remove lower strut support nut and bolt. Discard nut.
- Using suitable tools, press ball joint stud until it is loose in knuckle.
- Wire knuckle to strut. This will prevent knuckle from falling off of strut while knuckle and lower ball joint are separated. Failure to follow these instructions may ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> DOHC Engine -> OHV Engine
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
DOHC Engine
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator.
- Remove mounting nut, then position engine control sensor wiring and hose bracket aside.
- Loosen alternator pulley nut and remove inboard upper alternator mounting bolt.
- Loosen outboard upper alternator mounting bolt.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector and output terminal wiring.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove alternator splash shield and outboard upper alternat...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 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.
- Remove the righthand cowl vent screen, Fig. .
- Remove the water shield retaining screws, then the shield, Fig. .
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Compass -> 2004-07 Taurus -> Calibration Adjustment -> Zone Adjustment
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
Zone Adjustment
Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
- Start the engine.
- Determine compass magnetic zone, Fig. .
- Press and hold the INFO button for 2 seconds to select the Compass/Odometer function. Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message center must be blank.
- If the compass displays CAL 000000.0 mi instead of heading information, the compass will need to be calibrated.
- Press and hold the RESET until the message c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 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 lower intake manifold.
- Remove hose from lower intake manifold.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
- On models equipped with VIN U, 1 and 2 engines,rotate drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction.
- On models equipped with VIN S engine...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Suspension Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS |
Document: RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS) - SERVICE TIPS - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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