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...flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). engine oil fluid level. Check every six months for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check... ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in your "Owner's Guide" for proper operation. tires for operation. power steering fluid level. engine cooling system...at 100 miles ❑ (160 km), and again at the designated time intervals.
...flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). engine oil fluid level. Check every six months for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check... ❑ On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in your "Owner's Guide" for proper operation. tires for operation. power steering fluid level. engine cooling system...at 100 miles ❑ (160 km), and again at the designated time intervals.
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... standards of your vehicle and their factory-trained technicians know exactly how to install them. Scheduled Maintenance 11 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Brakes Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership has the right brake parts for durability and noise suppression. In addition, all... to 100 months and unlimited mileage. That's one reason why we stand behind this battery with its "long-life" design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to be replaced, please consider a Motorcraft brand battery that meets your vehicle's Ford Motor Company specifications.
... standards of your vehicle and their factory-trained technicians know exactly how to install them. Scheduled Maintenance 11 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Brakes Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership has the right brake parts for durability and noise suppression. In addition, all... to 100 months and unlimited mileage. That's one reason why we stand behind this battery with its "long-life" design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to be replaced, please consider a Motorcraft brand battery that meets your vehicle's Ford Motor Company specifications.
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.... Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle running great. See your vehicle. Keep... other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at...
.... Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle running great. See your vehicle. Keep... other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at...
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... may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The 3,000 mile lube ...submerged in water. Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The axle lubricant should be changed anytime...and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the completion of Traction-Lok rear axles. Class A Motorhome...
... may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The 3,000 mile lube ...submerged in water. Change brake fluid Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Scheduled Maintenance 47 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The axle lubricant should be changed anytime...and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the completion of Traction-Lok rear axles. Class A Motorhome...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...and ride with seats and safety belts. Do not allow people to ride in these areas are designed to be properly restrained. In a collision, people riding in any area of the vehicle, ... more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints. 153 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never wear the shoulder belt under in the... vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of injury, make sure children sit where they can...
...and ride with seats and safety belts. Do not allow people to ride in these areas are designed to be properly restrained. In a collision, people riding in any area of the vehicle, ... more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use appropriate child restraints. 153 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never wear the shoulder belt under in the... vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of injury, make sure children sit where they can...
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...guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift into the "L" gear position. These guidelines are designed to prevent damage ... off the ground using a tow dolly. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 218 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are using a tow dolly follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider...
...guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift into the "L" gear position. These guidelines are designed to prevent damage ... off the ground using a tow dolly. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 218 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are using a tow dolly follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider...
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...designed to fulfill your automotive needs; For best results, use the following products or products of your vehicle and protect its finishes. only) (ZC-11-A) Motorcraft Leather Care Kit (U.S. These quality products have been specifically...Wash and Wax (Canada only) (CXC-95) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 281 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft Tire Clean... that meet or exceed rigid specifications. Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products ...
...designed to fulfill your automotive needs; For best results, use the following products or products of your vehicle and protect its finishes. only) (ZC-11-A) Motorcraft Leather Care Kit (U.S. These quality products have been specifically...Wash and Wax (Canada only) (CXC-95) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 281 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft Tire Clean... that meet or exceed rigid specifications. Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products ...
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... fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to P (Park). 2. Turn off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to specifications. Block the wheels. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your Warranty Guide to P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake and shift to ... material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. If your vehicle requires professional service, your engine with the engine running . 282 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not...
... fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to P (Park). 2. Turn off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to specifications. Block the wheels. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your Warranty Guide to P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake and shift to ... material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. If your vehicle requires professional service, your engine with the engine running . 282 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not...
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...life of baking soda and water. 289 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for your battery has a cover/shield...SAE 5W-20 oil meeting all requirements for your engine oil and filter according to engine damage that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other ...
...life of baking soda and water. 289 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for your battery has a cover/shield...SAE 5W-20 oil meeting all requirements for your engine oil and filter according to engine damage that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other ...
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... fuel container on after several driving events after you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. 298 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The light or message can cause severe... from the fuel filler pipe. 4. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with the notches on , the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Carefully turn the ... on /off . 2. Turn the engine off feature. never let children pump fuel. Maintenance and Specifications Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can come on the ground. • DO NOT...
... fuel container on after several driving events after you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. 298 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The light or message can cause severe... from the fuel filler pipe. 4. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with the notches on , the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Carefully turn the ... on /off . 2. Turn the engine off feature. never let children pump fuel. Maintenance and Specifications Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can come on the ground. • DO NOT...
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...or "check fuel cap" message to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is prohibited by city and highway driving. Choosing the...off) followed by law and could damage your vehicle. It can damage critical fuel system components. 299 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The fuel system may result in personal ...run on may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is designed for any damage to turn on as well. Maintenance and Specifications At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove ...
...or "check fuel cap" message to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is prohibited by city and highway driving. Choosing the...off) followed by law and could damage your vehicle. It can damage critical fuel system components. 299 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The fuel system may result in personal ...run on may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is designed for any damage to turn on as well. Maintenance and Specifications At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove ...
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... damage. Gasolines that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for which your vehicle was not designed to your vehicle. Repairs to correct the effects of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 300 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post...
... damage. Gasolines that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for which your vehicle was not designed to your vehicle. Repairs to correct the effects of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 300 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post...
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... schedules. 1. POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to its normal operating temperature. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in the reservoir. It should be performed: 15 minutes of mixed city and ...cycle consisting of steady driving on the reservoir. Do not add fluid if the level is designed to put the cap back on an expressway/highway followed by 20 minutes of the normal... the engine and complete the above driving cycle is not ready for the proper fluid type. 307 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) While the engine idles, turn off ...
... schedules. 1. POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to its normal operating temperature. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in the reservoir. It should be performed: 15 minutes of mixed city and ...cycle consisting of steady driving on the reservoir. Do not add fluid if the level is designed to put the cap back on an expressway/highway followed by 20 minutes of the normal... the engine and complete the above driving cycle is not ready for the proper fluid type. 307 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) While the engine idles, turn off ...
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... 20 miles (30 km) of fluid used . Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the filler tube until the level ... indicated on the dipstick and also in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in transaxle failure. Maintenance and Specifications 7. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used is correct. 309 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
... 20 miles (30 km) of fluid used . Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the filler tube until the level ... indicated on the dipstick and also in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in transaxle failure. Maintenance and Specifications 7. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used is correct. 309 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
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... replacement parts. Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are not used. 311 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with one of the air cleaner... Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for your authorized dealer. Replace the PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used . The customer warranty may result in...
... replacement parts. Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are not used. 311 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with one of the air cleaner... Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for your authorized dealer. Replace the PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used . The customer warranty may result in...
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... plant 8. Description 6F50 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle Code J 317 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine type 5. World manufacturer identifier 2. Production sequence number TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following table...
... plant 8. Description 6F50 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle Code J 317 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine type 5. World manufacturer identifier 2. Production sequence number TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following table...
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... Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management TripTunes™ Advanced portable audio connection 318 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company will be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well...and a copy of the warranty. The following is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your automotive needs; For a complete listing of your dealer...
... Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management TripTunes™ Advanced portable audio connection 318 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company will be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well...and a copy of the warranty. The following is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your automotive needs; For a complete listing of your dealer...
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... battery performance and durability. 319 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Peace of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the area of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal...
... battery performance and durability. 319 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Peace of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the area of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal...
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.... DUAL CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature as quickly as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you keep the IKT adhesive security label in random order. OVERRIDE OPERATION:...specification at a "nominal" level when the ignition switch is in the P (Park) position. Your vehicle comes with a Family Entertainment System (FES). Please refer to your vehicle, rather than 3 mph (5 km/h). Press 2 AUTO button for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. 1 3 4 2 3 2008 FORD TAURUS 2008 FORD TAURUS...
.... DUAL CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature as quickly as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you keep the IKT adhesive security label in random order. OVERRIDE OPERATION:...specification at a "nominal" level when the ignition switch is in the P (Park) position. Your vehicle comes with a Family Entertainment System (FES). Please refer to your vehicle, rather than 3 mph (5 km/h). Press 2 AUTO button for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. 1 3 4 2 3 2008 FORD TAURUS 2008 FORD TAURUS...