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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 2003-06 Taurus & Sable
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow a...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

  • 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 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

The heavy gauge input lead connected to starter solenoid is hot at all times. Ensure protective cap is installed over terminal and is replaced after service.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower air deflector.
  • Remove starter solenoid safety cap.
  • Remove starter so...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.

On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water inlet.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX

  • 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 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

External Controls, Floor Shift Diagram for 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GASExternal Controls, Floor Shift Diagram for 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Manual Control Lever
  • Steering Column Lock Assembly
  • Ignition/Shifter Interlock Cable
  • Transaxle Range Selector Lever
    • Engine, Rear Diagram for 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GASEngine, Rear Diagram for 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Knock Sensor
  • Output Shaft Speed Sensor
  • AX4S/AX4N Transmission

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Control Unit
  • Speaker Right Front
  • Speaker Left Front
  • Tweeter Right Front
  • Tweeter Left Front
    • 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Clutch Relay
  • Starter Relay
  • PCM Power Relay
  • Wiper High/Low Relay
  • Fuel Pump Relay

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: VACUUM LEAKAGE NOISE AND MIL ON WITH LEAN CODES
    Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise

    • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
    • Document: RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS) - SERVICE TIPS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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