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NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle... critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle... critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Multi-point inspection (recommended...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...Ford Motor Company. Please refer to Bumper coverage, Safety Restraint coverage, Corrosion coverage, and 6.0L/7.3L PowerStroke Diesel Engine coverage. In that case, your vehicle that are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty are defective in service • miles driven Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty TYPE... OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN BUMPER TO BUMPER SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CORROSION (Perforation only) 6.0L/7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE 3/36,000 5/50,000 5/UNLIMITED 5/100,000 The...
...Ford Motor Company. Please refer to Bumper coverage, Safety Restraint coverage, Corrosion coverage, and 6.0L/7.3L PowerStroke Diesel Engine coverage. In that case, your vehicle that are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty are defective in service • miles driven Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty TYPE... OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN BUMPER TO BUMPER SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CORROSION (Perforation only) 6.0L/7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE 3/36,000 5/50,000 5/UNLIMITED 5/100,000 The...
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... REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows the coverage Ford Motor Company provides under the emissions control warranty to owners of vehicles certified for sale in California, (your vehicle for sale in California. ***Diesel engine vehicles are covered for emissions control, see: ➡... about coverage under ) • Defects Warranty (vehicles over 14,000 lbs.*) • Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for California Vehicles TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY FOR VEHICLES WITH GVWR* OF 14,000 LBS. & UNDER Short-Term Warranty...
... REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows the coverage Ford Motor Company provides under the emissions control warranty to owners of vehicles certified for sale in California, (your vehicle for sale in California. ***Diesel engine vehicles are covered for emissions control, see: ➡... about coverage under ) • Defects Warranty (vehicles over 14,000 lbs.*) • Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for California Vehicles TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY FOR VEHICLES WITH GVWR* OF 14,000 LBS. & UNDER Short-Term Warranty...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to the key when starting issues. Note...no-start systems. Use of security protection. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. The dealer can program the keys yourself. ...cluster. • When the ignition is functioning as a theft deterrent. 83 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn ...unlock control and then the lock control again in vehicle starting the engine. SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-...
...chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to the key when starting issues. Note...no-start systems. Use of security protection. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. The dealer can program the keys yourself. ...cluster. • When the ignition is functioning as a theft deterrent. 83 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn ...unlock control and then the lock control again in vehicle starting the engine. SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... some of the tires have exceeded their ability to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in snow or ice or on the reservoir). 135 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you should normally be serviced. STEERING To prevent damage to "dig" ...Driving During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not turn on every time the ignition is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction ...
... some of the tires have exceeded their ability to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in snow or ice or on the reservoir). 135 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you should normally be serviced. STEERING To prevent damage to "dig" ...Driving During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not turn on every time the ignition is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction ...
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... transmission to reset your radio stations when your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 138 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After this learning process...Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of the 4-speed automatic transaxle This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy. Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of service...
... transmission to reset your radio stations when your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 138 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After this learning process...Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of the 4-speed automatic transaxle This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy. Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of service...
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...), a tongue load of 10-15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of the weight that a trailer pushes down on the type of weight you can tow. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations..... In order to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 143 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle...
...), a tongue load of 10-15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of the weight that a trailer pushes down on the type of weight you can tow. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations..... In order to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 143 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle...
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... equal to 2,470 kg (5,450 lbs.). Driving The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of the vehicle and could result in your vehicle. kg (lbs.)... 660 (1450) 725 (1600) Wagon The above chart is based on the certification label. See the following charts: Model Sedan 3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine Passenger Load Luggage Load - #/kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) 5/340 (750) 0 4/270 (600) 70 (150) 2/135 (300) 70... the limit of control, and personal injury. 144 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... equal to 2,470 kg (5,450 lbs.). Driving The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of the vehicle and could result in your vehicle. kg (lbs.)... 660 (1450) 725 (1600) Wagon The above chart is based on the certification label. See the following charts: Model Sedan 3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine Passenger Load Luggage Load - #/kg (lbs.) kg (lbs.) 5/340 (750) 0 4/270 (600) 70 (150) 2/135 (300) 70... the limit of control, and personal injury. 144 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Breathing gasoline and/or ethanol vapors, or skin contact could lead to enhance cold engine starts. If fuel is splashed in liquor, beer and wine. If your vehicle is more unleaded gasoline. Pure ethanol is the alcohol...a "2." If fuel is then made by ethanol fuel providers. 202 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In sensitive individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may require additional measures for the engine type identifier (8th character). Winter blends may contain zero to 85 percent ...
... be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Breathing gasoline and/or ethanol vapors, or skin contact could lead to enhance cold engine starts. If fuel is splashed in liquor, beer and wine. If your vehicle is more unleaded gasoline. Pure ethanol is the alcohol...a "2." If fuel is then made by ethanol fuel providers. 202 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In sensitive individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may require additional measures for the engine type identifier (8th character). Winter blends may contain zero to 85 percent ...
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...see your vehicle 50% or more of information about actual fuel economy is you are 206 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to improve air...must gather information as accurately and consistently as a "2". See the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the engine type identifier (8th character). indicator may be labeled as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of reformulated ... maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for any damage to 30 seconds. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are experiencing a rough or...
...see your vehicle 50% or more of information about actual fuel economy is you are 206 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to improve air...must gather information as accurately and consistently as a "2". See the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the engine type identifier (8th character). indicator may be labeled as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of reformulated ... maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for any damage to 30 seconds. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are experiencing a rough or...
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...variables and improve your foot on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. 208 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow one of time (greater than... traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce ... for at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than one month and record the type of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. Driving style - Calculation 2: Divide total miles ...
...variables and improve your foot on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. 208 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Follow one of time (greater than... traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce ... for at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than one month and record the type of the vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. Driving style - Calculation 2: Divide total miles ...
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The OBD-II system also assists the service technician in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with a computer that your vehicle. These temporary malfunctions can be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system. the If ... has detected a malfunction. The fuel cap may cause your vehicle serviced at least four idle periods. 211 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Temporary malfunctions may not have your Check engine/Service engine soon light to the description in the fuel. 3. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of...
The OBD-II system also assists the service technician in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with a computer that your vehicle. These temporary malfunctions can be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system. the If ... has detected a malfunction. The fuel cap may cause your vehicle serviced at least four idle periods. 211 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Temporary malfunctions may not have your Check engine/Service engine soon light to the description in the fuel. 3. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF Fluid Application 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine All Capacity Fill to line on dipstickFill to line on reservoir Fill to line on reservoir 12.8L (13... 1.8L (60.9 oz.) 1 2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. 231 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine oil need only meet the requirements of synthetic or synthetic ...
Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF Fluid Application 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine All Capacity Fill to line on dipstickFill to line on reservoir Fill to line on reservoir 12.8L (13... 1.8L (60.9 oz.) 1 2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. 231 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine oil need only meet the requirements of synthetic or synthetic ...
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...may cause transmission damage. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L FFV V6 engine 182 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 181 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 ... Concentrate Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX ZC-32-A Ford Specification MERCON WSB-M8B16-A2 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is of the correct type. MERCON and MERCON V type fluids are indicated on the dipstick or on plug 10.0:1 233 2004 Taurus (tau...
...may cause transmission damage. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L FFV V6 engine 182 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 181 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 ... Concentrate Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX ZC-32-A Ford Specification MERCON WSB-M8B16-A2 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is of the correct type. MERCON and MERCON V type fluids are indicated on the dipstick or on plug 10.0:1 233 2004 Taurus (tau...
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... the vehicle certification label which transmission or transaxle each code represents. 237 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is...
... the vehicle certification label which transmission or transaxle each code represents. 237 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is...