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... becomes perforated due to a manufacturing defect in factory-supplied materials or factory workmanship. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer... warranty − our policy is to provide free repair of miles driven. Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Transmission: all internal ...
... becomes perforated due to a manufacturing defect in factory-supplied materials or factory workmanship. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer... warranty − our policy is to provide free repair of miles driven. Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Transmission: all internal ...
Tire Warranty Printing 3
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Tires which have your vehicle for.... SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for winter driving. Tire size and pressures will show more wear on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than in the center of a mountain with the letters ''M" and ... are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. TIRE MIXING For best performance it . Tires designated for its recommendations. Failure to all four wheel positions.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Tires which have your vehicle for.... SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for winter driving. Tire size and pressures will show more wear on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than in the center of a mountain with the letters ''M" and ... are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. TIRE MIXING For best performance it . Tires designated for its recommendations. Failure to all four wheel positions.
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... .172 .174 .176 Transmission 181 Automatic transmission ...181 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 186 All wheel drive ...186 Brakes Brakes ...Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...193 .193 .194 .194 Traction Control 195 Traction Control™ ...195 Stability Control 196 AdvanceTrac® ...197 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus...
... .172 .174 .176 Transmission 181 Automatic transmission ...181 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 186 All wheel drive ...186 Brakes Brakes ...Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...193 .193 .194 .194 Traction Control 195 Traction Control™ ...195 Stability Control 196 AdvanceTrac® ...197 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus...
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...2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) The AWD system is present, the warning Check AWD will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Contact your authorized dealer for at an authorized dealer. 186 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Using your All Wheel Drive...Lube in a safe location and stop the vehicle in the information display. This condition may also be more likely to front-wheel drive. The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) does not require any normal scheduled maintenance. When this warning is electronically monitored and notifies the...
...2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) The AWD system is present, the warning Check AWD will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Contact your authorized dealer for at an authorized dealer. 186 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Using your All Wheel Drive...Lube in a safe location and stop the vehicle in the information display. This condition may also be more likely to front-wheel drive. The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) does not require any normal scheduled maintenance. When this warning is electronically monitored and notifies the...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... or replaced normal road tire and cycling the ignition off to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. You may lose control if you do not slow down gradually before returning to your primary concern. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Under ...severe operating conditions, the A/C may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive only mode to slide sideways out of your speed. It is installed,...
... or replaced normal road tire and cycling the ignition off to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. You may lose control if you do not slow down gradually before returning to your primary concern. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Under ...severe operating conditions, the A/C may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive only mode to slide sideways out of your speed. It is installed,...
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...vehicle gets stuck in a steady pattern. Additionally, smooth variations of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Excessive steering will be a change in vehicle speed are called for more . If your... utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. 188 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is fully released,...
...vehicle gets stuck in a steady pattern. Additionally, smooth variations of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Excessive steering will be a change in vehicle speed are called for more . If your... utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. 188 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is fully released,...
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Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid excessive wheel slip. When driving at excessive speeds, this occurs AWD Off will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Mud and Water If you regain control of the vehicle. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) avoid water higher than...
Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid excessive wheel slip. When driving at excessive speeds, this occurs AWD Off will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Mud and Water If you regain control of the vehicle. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) avoid water higher than...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you will ...Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. Do not drive in reverse over . Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you should be checked and changed if necessary. 190 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) After driving...
... the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you will ...Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. Do not drive in reverse over . Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you should be checked and changed if necessary. 190 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) After driving...
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..., braking occurs at all four wheels. If the rear end of the vehicle. AWD vehicles have to be turning in the direction of vehicle control which can cause transmission damage. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice,... it is critical that you drive cautiously. Avoid sudden braking as to a lower gear. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 191 ...
..., braking occurs at all four wheels. If the rear end of the vehicle. AWD vehicles have to be turning in the direction of vehicle control which can cause transmission damage. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice,... it is critical that you drive cautiously. Avoid sudden braking as to a lower gear. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 191 ...
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Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a four wheel ...of the lower gears. Any modifications to the Brakes chapter for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using replacement parts not equivalent to provide ...2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the anti-lock brake system. 192 All-Wheel Drive...
Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a four wheel ...of the lower gears. Any modifications to the Brakes chapter for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using replacement parts not equivalent to provide ...2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the anti-lock brake system. 192 All-Wheel Drive...
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For recurring or frequent active park assist faults, contact an authorized dealer to detect a parking space 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Occasional active park assist messages may be contacting the front bumper or side...If a problem occurs with the system, a warning message is displayed, followed by : • pressing the active park assist button • grabbing the steering wheel • driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) during automatic steering • turning off Any door (except the driver's) may not be off the traction control system. 204...
For recurring or frequent active park assist faults, contact an authorized dealer to detect a parking space 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Occasional active park assist messages may be contacting the front bumper or side...If a problem occurs with the system, a warning message is displayed, followed by : • pressing the active park assist button • grabbing the steering wheel • driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) during automatic steering • turning off Any door (except the driver's) may not be off the traction control system. 204...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... or equal to check state regulations for this specified weight, as part of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for the proper installation and... to account for your vehicle configuration on the following chart. 3.5L 3.5L 2.0L 3.5L Powertrain TiVCT front-wheel drive TiVCT all-wheel drive GTDI front-wheel drive GTDI all-wheel drive Maximum trailer weight - For load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety Compliance label and for your...
... or equal to check state regulations for this specified weight, as part of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for the proper installation and... to account for your vehicle configuration on the following chart. 3.5L 3.5L 2.0L 3.5L Powertrain TiVCT front-wheel drive TiVCT all-wheel drive GTDI front-wheel drive GTDI all-wheel drive Maximum trailer weight - For load specification terms found on the tire label and Safety Compliance label and for your...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We recommend the use of a roadside assistance program, your tow truck operator refer to this manner, the rear wheels can remain on the ground. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA ..., contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your front-wheel drive vehicle towed from the front if using proper wheel lift equipment to have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which does not normally require...
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We recommend the use of a roadside assistance program, your tow truck operator refer to this manner, the rear wheels can remain on the ground. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA ..., contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your front-wheel drive vehicle towed from the front if using proper wheel lift equipment to have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which does not normally require...
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...wheel lift equipment. This prevents damage to the transmission, all-wheel drive system and vehicle. Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requires that all wheels... on a tow dolly when towing your transmission. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to wheel...as using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. 248 Towing Front-wheel drive vehicles must have...Otherwise, you have the front wheels placed on the ground, regardless...can be flat-towed (all wheels be off the ground by the...
...wheel lift equipment. This prevents damage to the transmission, all-wheel drive system and vehicle. Towing an all-wheel drive vehicle requires that all wheels... on a tow dolly when towing your transmission. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to wheel...as using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. 248 Towing Front-wheel drive vehicles must have...Otherwise, you have the front wheels placed on the ground, regardless...can be flat-towed (all wheels be off the ground by the...
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... recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle. You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment ... ground, see the following instructions. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to your front-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the brake, shift into position D and then into position R before shifting back into position N. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
... recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle. You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment ... ground, see the following instructions. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage to your front-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the brake, shift into position D and then into position R before shifting back into position N. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
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... charge waste-gate control, Electronic compressor bypass valve, All-wheel drive module, Positive crankcase ventilation heater Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Right high-intensity discharge headlamp Adaptive cruise control module Not used Not used 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus...
... charge waste-gate control, Electronic compressor bypass valve, All-wheel drive module, Positive crankcase ventilation heater Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Right high-intensity discharge headlamp Adaptive cruise control module Not used Not used 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus...
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... in brand, size or appearance from hitting a curb or pothole can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension may be corrected by an authorized dealer. If you suspect your tire or vehicle...inspected. Note: After having your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as indicated in a tire rotation. Stop and inspect the tires for damage. Have ...
... in brand, size or appearance from hitting a curb or pothole can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension may be corrected by an authorized dealer. If you suspect your tire or vehicle...inspected. Note: After having your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as indicated in a tire rotation. Stop and inspect the tires for damage. Have ...
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.... Like any tire or wheel not recommended by rotating the tires. Wheels and Tires 329 • Front-wheel drive/All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st...
.... Like any tire or wheel not recommended by rotating the tires. Wheels and Tires 329 • Front-wheel drive/All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st...
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... the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one dissimilar spare tire at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability 3. 336 Wheels and Tires 2. Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above , do not: •... vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire and wheel. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has a label on the end of the following : • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April ...
... the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one dissimilar spare tire at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability 3. 336 Wheels and Tires 2. Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above , do not: •... vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire and wheel. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has a label on the end of the following : • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April ...
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...in both directions) the wheel that is in position P. Wheels and Tires • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)... • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 337 When driving with a load on the side of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent your vehicle close to the tire being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2014 Taurus...
...in both directions) the wheel that is in position P. Wheels and Tires • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)... • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 337 When driving with a load on the side of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent your vehicle close to the tire being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2014 Taurus...