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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 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 Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+
Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Inaccurate Ambient Temperature Displayed -> 1999-2000 Continental, Expedition/Navigator, LS & Town Car -> Action -> Issue
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS
1999-2000 Continental, Expedition/Navigator, LS & Town Car
Issue
These vehicle may experience an inaccurate ambient temperature display under certain weather and low-medium driving speed conditions. The outside temperature display on the EATC may read lower than the actual outside temperature and will update slowly under conditions similar to:
- Parking in cool garage and dr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Taurus SE 3.0 V6 FLEX
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To inspect for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from the edge of the disc. If t...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 2003 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
The inertia switch is ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove wheel cover or hub cover from wheel and tire assembly.
- Loosen lug nuts.
- Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist and remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove front axle wheel hub retainer and washer. Discard front axle wheel hub retainer. It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.
- Remove air suspension height sensor from height sensor ball studs. Position air suspension height sensor out of way.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor wire harness from wire harness retaining clip.
- Remove front brake anti-lock sensor and position aside.
- Remove and discard front suspens...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5 V6 GAS
TPMS Sensor Activation
To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
- The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
- Press the TPMS activat...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect engine control sensor wiring and starter battery cable from starter solenoid. When disconnecting hardshell connector of engine control sensor wiring at S-terminal, grasp plastic shell and pull straight off. Do not pull on...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 FLEX
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 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Check Engine Lamp/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1998-2006 Models -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 FLEX
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp 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 Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump.
- Reposition hose clamp from degas bottle.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from degas bottle.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radia...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4 V8 GAS
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release tension from drive belt.
- Rem...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Behind Rear Seats, Parcel Shelf Diagram for 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Kick Panel Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1995 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1989 Ford Taurus L 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Taurus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C - EVAP CORE REPLACEMENT - COMPLETE ASSEMBLY Vehicle: 1989 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WIRE HARNESS (ENG CONTROL) - CHAFING (2.5L) - REPAIR Vehicle: 1987 Ford Taurus L 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Taurus AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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