Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ...; Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. ❑ Check windshield for crack, chips and pitting. ❑ Inspect for oil and fluid leaks. ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. ❑ Check shocks and struts ...
...help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ...; Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. ❑ Check windshield for crack, chips and pitting. ❑ Inspect for oil and fluid leaks. ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. ❑ Check shocks and struts ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...is depressed. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may result in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Insert the key and turn ignition key to move the gearshift... is necessary to use the above the MAX mark on the reservoir, as this may be moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is in the ignition and in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 136 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
...is depressed. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may result in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Insert the key and turn ignition key to move the gearshift... is necessary to use the above the MAX mark on the reservoir, as this may be moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is in the ignition and in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 136 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on the passenger side under the tail lamp. Refill this reservoir with the same fluid you use for the oil to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for the reservoir is located on level... ground. 2. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into the oil pan. 3. Maintenance and Specifications Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate (if equipped) The opening for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in P. 190 2004 Taurus...
.... Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on the passenger side under the tail lamp. Refill this reservoir with the same fluid you use for the oil to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for the reservoir is located on level... ground. 2. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into the oil pan. 3. Maintenance and Specifications Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate (if equipped) The opening for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in P. 190 2004 Taurus...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...within the normal operating range, there is fully seated in the filler tube. 214 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Latch the gearshift lever in this chapter for fluid checks and changes. Install the dipstick making sure it reaches normal operating temperature. ... all of the gear ranges. Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your ...
...within the normal operating range, there is fully seated in the filler tube. 214 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Latch the gearshift lever in this chapter for fluid checks and changes. Install the dipstick making sure it reaches normal operating temperature. ... all of the gear ranges. Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) N/A Application All Capacity Between MAX and MIN on reservoir...1L (18.0 gallons) 230 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The customer warranty may be void for spark plug gap information. Maintenance and Specifications Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for ...
...Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) N/A Application All Capacity Between MAX and MIN on reservoir...1L (18.0 gallons) 230 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The customer warranty may be void for spark plug gap information. Maintenance and Specifications Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... recreational towing ...146 trailer towing ...143 wrecker ...168 Traction control ...134 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...230 lubricant specifications ...233 Transmission ...136 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...136 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...214 lubricant specifications ...232 Trunk ...69, 71...) ...10 Washer fluid ...189 Water, Driving through ...140 Windows power ...49 rear wiper/washer ...46 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...46 checking and adding fluid ...189 liftgate reservoir ...190 replacing wiper blades ...47 Wrecker towing ...168 247 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide...
... recreational towing ...146 trailer towing ...143 wrecker ...168 Traction control ...134 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...230 lubricant specifications ...233 Transmission ...136 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...136 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...214 lubricant specifications ...232 Trunk ...69, 71...) ...10 Washer fluid ...189 Water, Driving through ...140 Windows power ...49 rear wiper/washer ...46 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...46 checking and adding fluid ...189 liftgate reservoir ...190 replacing wiper blades ...47 Wrecker towing ...168 247 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide...