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... recommended for endplay and noise. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under page 45...
... recommended for endplay and noise. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under page 45...
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...(F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints ...(natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (see pages 44 and 46). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change automatic transmission/transaxle...
...(F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints ...(natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (see pages 44 and 46). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change automatic transmission/transaxle...
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Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) Gross Vehicle Weight. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake ...page 45 and record page 47). 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑...
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) Gross Vehicle Weight. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake ...page 45 and record page 47). 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑...
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..., half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Clean injectors (natural ...and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see page 46). Replace ...
..., half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Clean injectors (natural ...and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see page 46). Replace ...
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.... SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every...manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, ...000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark ...
.... SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every...manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, ...000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark ...
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It cannot be closed before driving your vehicle. To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down on the inside the cargo area. • ...the key, the power door locks, or the remote entry key fob. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. 69 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate and pull ...on the instrument panel to the liftgate lift cylinders and attaching hardware. An additional compartment is in the floor of the steering wheel.
It cannot be closed before driving your vehicle. To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down on the inside the cargo area. • ...the key, the power door locks, or the remote entry key fob. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. 69 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate and pull ...on the instrument panel to the liftgate lift cylinders and attaching hardware. An additional compartment is in the floor of the steering wheel.
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...For more information on starting . OFF, shuts off . Warning lights illuminated with engine off the engine without locking the steering wheel. Key position when driving. 5. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Release the key as soon as the radio to... or during starting the vehicle, refer to start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. START, cranks the engine. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 128 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as...
...For more information on starting . OFF, shuts off . Warning lights illuminated with engine off the engine without locking the steering wheel. Key position when driving. 5. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Release the key as soon as the radio to... or during starting the vehicle, refer to start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. START, cranks the engine. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 128 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as...
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... braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be aggravated by a qualified service technician. 132 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Such noises are usually heard during the first... does not indicate a performance concern with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your heater with the vehicle's brake... braking and can be plugged in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.
... braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be aggravated by a qualified service technician. 132 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Such noises are usually heard during the first... does not indicate a performance concern with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your heater with the vehicle's brake... braking and can be plugged in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.
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..., avoid taking any unnecessary risks. If the light does not illuminate during ABS braking events. The wheels are prevented from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in front of wheel lockup during this tendency. Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ...this test. P BRAKE Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with noise while braking under panic conditions or on or flashes, the ABS may need to a controlled stop . • We recommend that you to drive away. ABS 133 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (...
..., avoid taking any unnecessary risks. If the light does not illuminate during ABS braking events. The wheels are prevented from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in front of wheel lockup during this tendency. Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ...this test. P BRAKE Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with noise while braking under panic conditions or on or flashes, the ABS may need to a controlled stop . • We recommend that you to drive away. ABS 133 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (...
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... important to lose control of your vehicle should be left on the reservoir). 135 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This is normal system behavior and...rollover, personal injury and death. The Traction Control switch, located on the accelerator. Driving During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may lead ...to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to "dig" the vehicle out ...
... important to lose control of your vehicle should be left on the reservoir). 135 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This is normal system behavior and...rollover, personal injury and death. The Traction Control switch, located on the accelerator. Driving During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may lead ...to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to "dig" the vehicle out ...
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...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) during this learning process, normal shift feel and shift scheduling will ... downshifts; To put your vehicle battery has been disconnected. P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of service or repair, the transmission will resume. Adaptive Shift strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and...
...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) during this learning process, normal shift feel and shift scheduling will ... downshifts; To put your vehicle battery has been disconnected. P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of service or repair, the transmission will resume. Adaptive Shift strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and...
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...than a minute or damage to spin, which may stall. WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you picked it may allow the wheels to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. Water may occur. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the ...If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 140 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never drive through the water, always dry the brakes by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a...
...than a minute or damage to spin, which may stall. WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you picked it may allow the wheels to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. Water may occur. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the ...If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 140 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never drive through the water, always dry the brakes by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a...
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... the GAWR specified on the type of 15-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]). Exceeding ...places an additional load on a trailer hitch. Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight - Do not use replacement tires with only mandatory ... GAWR limitations. For an 5216 kg (11,500 lbs.) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper ... a trailer until your vehicle's engine, refer to 750 lbs.). Driving Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - Consult your dealership (or the RV ... 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
... the GAWR specified on the type of 15-25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]). Exceeding ...places an additional load on a trailer hitch. Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight - Do not use replacement tires with only mandatory ... GAWR limitations. For an 5216 kg (11,500 lbs.) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper ... a trailer until your vehicle's engine, refer to 750 lbs.). Driving Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - Consult your dealership (or the RV ... 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
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.... • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. If you are towing on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. Refer to insufficient lubrication. 146 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The speed control may overheat and become less effective...shift to a lower gear. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with all four wheels on a grade. Driving Driving while you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more ...
.... • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. If you are towing on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. Refer to insufficient lubrication. 146 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The speed control may overheat and become less effective...shift to a lower gear. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with all four wheels on a grade. Driving Driving while you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more ...
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...(50 miles). 147 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) ... Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is recommended to tow front wheel drive vehicles with the drive wheels on the ground. Driving All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: It is not recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or two wheel car hauling trailer.
...(50 miles). 147 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) ... Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is recommended to tow front wheel drive vehicles with the drive wheels on the ground. Driving All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: It is not recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or two wheel car hauling trailer.
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...tire could fail, causing you get a flat tire while driving, do not: • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one temporary spare tire at curbs • Winter driving capability 157 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English... (fus) Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for emergency use of tire sealants is labeled as possible. When driving with a full-size tire as soon as...
...tire could fail, causing you get a flat tire while driving, do not: • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one temporary spare tire at curbs • Winter driving capability 157 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English... (fus) Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for emergency use of tire sealants is labeled as possible. When driving with a full-size tire as soon as...
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...rather than repaired. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 113 km/h (70 ... curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it as soon as possible. 158 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post...
...rather than repaired. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 113 km/h (70 ... curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it as soon as possible. 158 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post...
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Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your...roadside assistance service provider. Do not tow with the drive wheels on a dolly to prevent damage to the transaxle. If the vehicle is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a slingbelt. If your vehicle ...wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of 56 km/h (35 mph). It is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 168 2004 Taurus...
Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your...roadside assistance service provider. Do not tow with the drive wheels on a dolly to prevent damage to the transaxle. If the vehicle is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a slingbelt. If your vehicle ...wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of 56 km/h (35 mph). It is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 168 2004 Taurus...
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... a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Check the sidewalls to one side when you're driving, the wheels may result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. If your tires. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 8,000 km (5,000 miles). 224 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide...
... a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Check the sidewalls to one side when you're driving, the wheels may result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. If your tires. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 8,000 km (5,000 miles). 224 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide...
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Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 225 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 225 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)