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2008 Ford Taurus X CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
Dual Piston Calipers
The caliper consists of a sliding bridge type caliper housing with dual pistons, caliper mounting frame and inner and outer friction pad assemblies, Figs. through . The caliper is located into and slides on the anchor frame by its thrust face and a locating pin and clip. The friction pads are retained into the anchor frame by the caliper sliding bridge assembly and use an anti-rattle spring clip to reduce brake noise. The friction pads are retained into the sliding bridge assembly by clips located on the back of the friction pad.
Lefthand and righthand caliper an...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS
Index-mark both driveshaft flanges.
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Remove muffler and tailpipe.
- Remove exhaust support brace bolts and exhaust brace.
- Remove and discard CV joint flange bolt and washer assemblies. Do not reuse the bolt and washer assemblies for the rear constant velocity (CV) joint flange. Install new assemblies or damage to the vehicle may occur.
- Separate driveshaft CV flange from rear drive unit flange using a flat blade screwdriver.
- Remove and discard driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts....
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. , for symptom test chart.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
- 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 bolt.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 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 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS
Under no circumstances should accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to accessory drive belt or pulleys.
- Disconnect battery ground cable from ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear Body Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Steering Column Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Passenger Frontal Air Bag - Trim Cover Fit Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SERVICE TIP - POWER TAKE-OFF UNIT (PTU) - RIGHT HAND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford Taurus X 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 2008 Ford Taurus X 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 2008 Ford Taurus X 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 2008 Ford Taurus X 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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