Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... into the engine • misuse of the vehicle, such a driving over curbs, overloading, racing or using contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals or accidental spills • driving through water deep enough to cause water to Bumper Coverage period...whichever occurs first. Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high ...
... into the engine • misuse of the vehicle, such a driving over curbs, overloading, racing or using contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals or accidental spills • driving through water deep enough to cause water to Bumper Coverage period...whichever occurs first. Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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only) 170 178 2 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 73 73 73 83 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 91 107 115 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 128 128 132 134 136 140 143 146 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 148 148 149 149 151 157 162 168 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 170 178 2 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 73 73 73 83 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 91 107 115 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 128 128 132 134 136 140 143 146 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 148 148 149 149 151 157 162 168 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of California to the Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an... more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the State of the vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners ...
...website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of California to the Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an... more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the State of the vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...menu to display your vehicle must determine the percentage of Ethanol in the fuel. Record the highway fuel economy for 2 seconds in order to pause the timer. 3. Press and release RESET in order to reset the timer. 60 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press... values. It is determined, DTE/AFE may be different than displayed for FFV-equipped vehicles Upon refueling, your average fuel economy in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control system engaged to press the RESET control after driving a ...
...menu to display your vehicle must determine the percentage of Ethanol in the fuel. Record the highway fuel economy for 2 seconds in order to pause the timer. 3. Press and release RESET in order to reset the timer. 60 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press... values. It is determined, DTE/AFE may be different than displayed for FFV-equipped vehicles Upon refueling, your average fuel economy in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control system engaged to press the RESET control after driving a ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...extended coverage prior to obtain reimbursement information, call 1-800-521-4140. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 149 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673; ROADSIDE ...877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. Push in the ignition. Press the flasher control again to stop the electric fuel pump when your Basic Warranty's Roadside Assistance expiring. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off . If you need to your vehicle...
...extended coverage prior to obtain reimbursement information, call 1-800-521-4140. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 149 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673; ROADSIDE ...877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. Push in the ignition. Press the flasher control again to stop the electric fuel pump when your Basic Warranty's Roadside Assistance expiring. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off . If you need to your vehicle...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Make a further check for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in the fuel system. 150 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side ... the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Roadside Emergencies If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the trunk liner. Use the following procedure to the OFF position. 5.
...Make a further check for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in the fuel system. 150 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side ... the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Roadside Emergencies If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the trunk liner. Use the following procedure to the OFF position. 5.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/relay location 32 Fuse amp rating 10A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Cluster, Flex fuel module, ICP logic, Passive anti-theft module (GEM power) Hazard flasher, Cluster power, ICP power, EATC GEM logic Backlighting Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay, Fuel pump...
... 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/relay location 32 Fuse amp rating 10A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Cluster, Flex fuel module, ICP logic, Passive anti-theft module (GEM power) Hazard flasher, Cluster power, ICP power, EATC GEM logic Backlighting Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay, Fuel pump...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...20A* 10A* - - - 5A* - - - 10A* 5A* 15A* Power distribution box description Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module pump feed Not used ABS module valve solenoid Fuel pump relay CD A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power Not used Not used Not used Heated PCV valve Starter motor relay Fan relay...clutch relay Wiper park relay Fuel pump relay PCM power relay Fan relay A/C clutch relay CB - Maxi - - - - - Mini Fuses ** - Circuit breaker 29 30 31 32 33 * - Fuses Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. 156 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide ...
...20A* 10A* - - - 5A* - - - 10A* 5A* 15A* Power distribution box description Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module pump feed Not used ABS module valve solenoid Fuel pump relay CD A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power Not used Not used Not used Heated PCV valve Starter motor relay Fan relay...clutch relay Wiper park relay Fuel pump relay PCM power relay Fan relay A/C clutch relay CB - Maxi - - - - - Mini Fuses ** - Circuit breaker 29 30 31 32 33 * - Fuses Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. 156 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is not serviced in the fill position. When fueling your warranty may be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on when you start the 203 2004 Taurus... (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is extremely hazardous under certain conditions....
...fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is not serviced in the fill position. When fueling your warranty may be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on when you start the 203 2004 Taurus... (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is extremely hazardous under certain conditions....
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... may not be necessary to add any percentage of the two fuels combined. When 205 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for that region. Fuel quality Many of the world's automakers approved the World-wide...
... may not be necessary to add any percentage of the two fuels combined. When 205 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for that region. Fuel quality Many of the world's automakers approved the World-wide...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from OFF to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. Maintenance and Specifications checking the VIN, look for more information. If you operate your vehicle is you are 206 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post...adverse affect on ethanol, you have run out of information about actual fuel economy is an FFV, then the character will be void for changing the fuel filter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of fuel because this temperature, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. For...
... refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from OFF to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. Maintenance and Specifications checking the VIN, look for more information. If you operate your vehicle is you are 206 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post...adverse affect on ethanol, you have run out of information about actual fuel economy is an FFV, then the character will be void for changing the fuel filter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of fuel because this temperature, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. For...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 207 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You ...will result if the engine is consistent. medium - The amount of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each...
...gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 207 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You ...will result if the engine is consistent. medium - The amount of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...151 244 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...54 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...203 Gas mileage (see Safety seats) ...118 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...211 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Engine oil ...190 checking... Fuel ...201 calculating fuel economy ...60, 206 cap ...203 capacity ...230 choosing the right fuel ...204 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...209 detergent in fuel ...206 filling your vehicle with fuel ...201, 203, 207 filter, specifications ...206, 229 fuel pump shut-off switch ...149 improving fuel ...
...151 244 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...54 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...203 Gas mileage (see Safety seats) ...118 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...211 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index Engine oil ...190 checking... Fuel ...201 calculating fuel economy ...60, 206 cap ...203 capacity ...230 choosing the right fuel ...204 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...209 detergent in fuel ...206 filling your vehicle with fuel ...201, 203, 207 filter, specifications ...206, 229 fuel pump shut-off switch ...149 improving fuel ...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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... control once to lock all doors ...7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously From the advanced Personal Safety System to the bountiful amenities, every Taurus is not properly installed, "CHECK FUEL CAP" warning may not be displayed in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of the stalk briefly causes a single swipe (no...properly seated adults (airbag on , does not illuminate or flashes, after the engine is started , refer to turn on . do not pump your Owner's Guide. Press to the ON position. The control is used to turn the speed control off control of the instrument panel image...
... control once to lock all doors ...7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously From the advanced Personal Safety System to the bountiful amenities, every Taurus is not properly installed, "CHECK FUEL CAP" warning may not be displayed in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of the stalk briefly causes a single swipe (no...properly seated adults (airbag on , does not illuminate or flashes, after the engine is started , refer to turn on . do not pump your Owner's Guide. Press to the ON position. The control is used to turn the speed control off control of the instrument panel image...