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...Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for proper operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, ... designated time intervals. Check every six months for all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). clutch fluid level, if equipped. parking brake for wear and proper operation. and lubricate upper... "Owner's Guide" for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
...Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for proper operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, ... designated time intervals. Check every six months for all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). clutch fluid level, if equipped. parking brake for wear and proper operation. and lubricate upper... "Owner's Guide" for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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...belt(s). In order to keep your vehicle. Check exhaust system for oil and fluid leaks. Check operation of your vehicle running great. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. Keep It Genuine Ford... warranted by Ford Motor Company. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting. The right replacement parts will ...help ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it was built. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check battery performance. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008...
...belt(s). In order to keep your vehicle. Check exhaust system for oil and fluid leaks. Check operation of your vehicle running great. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. Keep It Genuine Ford... warranted by Ford Motor Company. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting. The right replacement parts will ...help ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it was built. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check battery performance. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008...
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...Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts...wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if...
...Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts...wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if...
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... filter only). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE:... P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) ...
... filter only). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE:... P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) ...
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Change transfer case fluid Replace wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling ... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 ...
Change transfer case fluid Replace wheel bearings (if non-sealed bearings) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints Inspect engine cooling ... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 ...
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...Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, ❑ Replace spark plugs ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ...suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft and U-joints MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus...
...Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, ❑ Replace spark plugs ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ...suspension and, if ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft and U-joints MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus...
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... half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect ... Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air...
... half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and U-joints Inspect ... Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air...
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... P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions...and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last...
... P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions...and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last...
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...still available. You have the option of having a tire warranty repair performed by Ford. In certain instances, Ford may extend beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Tire replacements under warranty will be charged a prorated amount for details of what is not covered... manifold bolts, oil pan, oil pump, seals and gaskets, thermostat, thermostat housing, timing chain cover, timing chain (gears or belt), turbocharger/supercharger unit, 10 Extended warranty coverage periods are authorized by the tire manufacturer's authorized service center. You will find the ...
...still available. You have the option of having a tire warranty repair performed by Ford. In certain instances, Ford may extend beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Tire replacements under warranty will be charged a prorated amount for details of what is not covered... manifold bolts, oil pan, oil pump, seals and gaskets, thermostat, thermostat housing, timing chain cover, timing chain (gears or belt), turbocharger/supercharger unit, 10 Extended warranty coverage periods are authorized by the tire manufacturer's authorized service center. You will find the ...
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List of parts covered by emissions warranties. Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of ...by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non-diesel fuel lines, sensors, and wiring harnesses that are used with components on a certain maintenance... schedule: these parts remain under warranty until : (a) the first replacement time that should be replaced on the list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). or (b) the...
List of parts covered by emissions warranties. Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of ...by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non-diesel fuel lines, sensors, and wiring harnesses that are used with components on a certain maintenance... schedule: these parts remain under warranty until : (a) the first replacement time that should be replaced on the list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). or (b) the...
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This is 14,000 lbs. Ford must be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emissions-related assemblies. ...your emission control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. This is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your 2008model vehicle. EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...sale in California and registered in Maine, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania.) The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your vehicle passes the inspection...
This is 14,000 lbs. Ford must be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emissions-related assemblies. ...your emission control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. This is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your 2008model vehicle. EXPLANATION OF CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTIES Your Warranty Rights and Obligations...sale in California and registered in Maine, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania.) The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your vehicle passes the inspection...
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...unapproved modifications, or any items included in your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of covered parts. Ford Motor Company may deny you warranty coverage if your dealer. Important Information about the specific parts ..., brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non diesel fuel lines, and wiring harnesses that are used with components on a certain maintenance schedule: these parts remain under warranty until the first required replacement time that should be replaced on the list of parts above. ...
...unapproved modifications, or any items included in your Owner Guide and the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of covered parts. Ford Motor Company may deny you warranty coverage if your dealer. Important Information about the specific parts ..., brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non diesel fuel lines, and wiring harnesses that are used with components on a certain maintenance schedule: these parts remain under warranty until the first required replacement time that should be replaced on the list of parts above. ...
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... automatically turn off the passenger front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of unnecessary injuries is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they are initially sitting ...are fastened. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are improperly seated or restrained in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. This information 151 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide...
... automatically turn off the passenger front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of unnecessary injuries is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they are initially sitting ...are fastened. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are improperly seated or restrained in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. This information 151 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide...
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... movement. Energy Management Feature - Failure to extend the safety belt webbing in a collision. 154 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure the tongue is designed to inspect and replace if necessary the Belt and Retractor assembly after an accident could increase the risk of... 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked ...
... movement. Energy Management Feature - Failure to extend the safety belt webbing in a collision. 154 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure the tongue is designed to inspect and replace if necessary the Belt and Retractor assembly after an accident could increase the risk of... 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked ...
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... indicates the safety belt is now in place. 156 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to retract. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of injury in a collision. Safety belt assemblies should be replaced if either damage ...still working properly. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that the Љautomatic locking retractorЉ feature for the front outboard seating positions. Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it is locked in the automatic locking mode....
... indicates the safety belt is now in place. 156 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to retract. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of injury in a collision. Safety belt assemblies should be replaced if either damage ...still working properly. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that the Љautomatic locking retractorЉ feature for the front outboard seating positions. Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it is locked in the automatic locking mode....
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... anchors, and attaching 157 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Also, use extensions to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of...in a collision. The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is a 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that the belt rests across the torso. Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is too short for you when...
... anchors, and attaching 157 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Also, use extensions to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of...in a collision. The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is a 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that the belt rests across the torso. Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is too short for you when...
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...passenger's safety belt is unbuckled. 158 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all safety belt assemblies in a collision be replaced. Failure to the ON position...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates... could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to the safety belt warning function. Seating and Safety Restraints hardware, should also be...
...passenger's safety belt is unbuckled. 158 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all safety belt assemblies in a collision be replaced. Failure to the ON position...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates... could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to the safety belt warning function. Seating and Safety Restraints hardware, should also be...
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... sensing system later in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • Safety belt pretensioner • a readiness light and tone. • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring ... the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not function again and must be replaced immediately. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag... air bag has deployed, the air bag will not inflate). 166 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... sensing system later in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • Safety belt pretensioner • a readiness light and tone. • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring ... the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not function again and must be replaced immediately. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag... air bag has deployed, the air bag will not inflate). 166 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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booster seats ...177 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...277 instrument panel ...279 interior ...279 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index A Accessory delay ...97 AdvanceTrac ...227 Air cleaner filter ...310-311 Air ...Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...36 B Battery ...289 320 acid, treating emergencies ...289 jumping a disabled battery ...260 maintenance-free ...289 replacement, specifications ...311 servicing ...289 Belt-Minder ...158 Booster seats ...177 Brakes ...225 anti-lock ...225 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...225 fluid, checking ...
booster seats ...177 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...277 instrument panel ...279 interior ...279 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index A Accessory delay ...97 AdvanceTrac ...227 Air cleaner filter ...310-311 Air ...Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...36 B Battery ...289 320 acid, treating emergencies ...289 jumping a disabled battery ...260 maintenance-free ...289 replacement, specifications ...311 servicing ...289 Belt-Minder ...158 Booster seats ...177 Brakes ...225 anti-lock ...225 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...225 fluid, checking ...
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...entry ...132-133 locking/unlocking doors ...129 opening the trunk ...130 panic alarm ...129 replacement/additional transmitters ...131 replacing the batteries ...131 Reverse sensing system ...235 Roadside assistance ...243 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...157 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...149, 153-156 Safety Canopy ...171, 173 Safety defects, ... Tires ...189-190, 252 alignment ...197 care ...193 changing ...252, 255 checking the pressure ...193 inflating ...191 label ...203 replacing ...195 rotating ...197 safety practices ...196 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...entry ...132-133 locking/unlocking doors ...129 opening the trunk ...130 panic alarm ...129 replacement/additional transmitters ...131 replacing the batteries ...131 Reverse sensing system ...235 Roadside assistance ...243 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...157 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...149, 153-156 Safety Canopy ...171, 173 Safety defects, ... Tires ...189-190, 252 alignment ...197 care ...193 changing ...252, 255 checking the pressure ...193 inflating ...191 label ...203 replacing ...195 rotating ...197 safety practices ...196 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)