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... proper operation. engine oil fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - see dealer) and outside locks. windshield washer solvent fluid level. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check...
... proper operation. engine oil fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - see dealer) and outside locks. windshield washer solvent fluid level. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check...
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...maintenance as the way to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer ❑ Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare. ❑ Check exhaust system... other suspension components for leaks and damage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to ensure your vehicle checked regularly.
...maintenance as the way to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer ❑ Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare. ❑ Check exhaust system... other suspension components for leaks and damage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to ensure your vehicle checked regularly.
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... page 46). Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule...
... page 46). Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed with zerk fittings. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule...
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... for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change manual transmission fluid. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage...
... for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change manual transmission fluid. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage...
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...Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front ... Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with XY-75W90FEHP As required Change manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as delivery, taxi, patrol...
...Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front ... Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with XY-75W90FEHP As required Change manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as delivery, taxi, patrol...
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... in your owner's manual. You are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 17 Ford recommends that Ford Motor Company may contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at...years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines and vehicles) (whichever first occurs): If an emissions-related part on your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications....
... in your owner's manual. You are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 17 Ford recommends that Ford Motor Company may contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at...years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines and vehicles) (whichever first occurs): If an emissions-related part on your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications....
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...door pillar. Important information about limousine conversions Ford Motor Company authorizes only those Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM's) of limousines, as listed at www.certifiedlimo.com to Bumper Warranty and may be used. 2004-model year and later Excursions must have ... Warranty coverage purposes (including responsibilities for producing ambulances only if equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package by contacting the ambulance manufacturer of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual and the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book (and pertinent supplements). Only Pirelli 265/75R16 E...
...door pillar. Important information about limousine conversions Ford Motor Company authorizes only those Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM's) of limousines, as listed at www.certifiedlimo.com to Bumper Warranty and may be used. 2004-model year and later Excursions must have ... Warranty coverage purposes (including responsibilities for producing ambulances only if equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package by contacting the ambulance manufacturer of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual and the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book (and pertinent supplements). Only Pirelli 265/75R16 E...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD CD changer 15 15 16 19 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 24 24 26 28 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 30 30 33 35 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 46 46 47 49 49 51 58 1
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD CD changer 15 15 16 19 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 24 24 26 28 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 30 30 33 35 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 46 46 47 49 49 51 58 1
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Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Air flows from entering the vehicle. OFF: Outside air is more economical and efficient. May reduce undesirable odors ... defroster vents. 4. Refer to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air through the instrument panel vents. A/C: Uses outside air to defrost the rear window. 24 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This mode maximizes the airflow and as it is re-cooling the interior air, it is...
Climate Controls Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Air flows from entering the vehicle. OFF: Outside air is more economical and efficient. May reduce undesirable odors ... defroster vents. 4. Refer to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air through the instrument panel vents. A/C: Uses outside air to defrost the rear window. 24 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This mode maximizes the airflow and as it is re-cooling the interior air, it is...
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...air operation. Recirculation turns off : Indicates whether the passenger airbag is ON or OFF. The display window indicates the selected temperature. 26 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press AUTO for modes except the system to Front passenger sensing system...from reaching the interior of the vehicle. OFF: Outside air is selected to turn on and manually control the air conditioning in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Press again to manually enable or disable 4. Temperature control: Press this control to cool down the interior of the ...
...air operation. Recirculation turns off : Indicates whether the passenger airbag is ON or OFF. The display window indicates the selected temperature. 26 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press AUTO for modes except the system to Front passenger sensing system...from reaching the interior of the vehicle. OFF: Outside air is selected to turn on and manually control the air conditioning in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Press again to manually enable or disable 4. Temperature control: Press this control to cool down the interior of the ...
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... Outside air and A/C will be displayed in one degree increments. 27 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) controls at the Fahrenheit/Celsius temperature: Press A/C and F same time, to manually determine where airflow is directed. The set point temperatures in Celsius will ...be used to achieve the desired temperature. 8. When in clearing the windshield. 10. Manual override controls: Allows you to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature. In manual mode, the display will automatically control fan speed to clear ice or fog from the windshield....
... Outside air and A/C will be displayed in one degree increments. 27 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) controls at the Fahrenheit/Celsius temperature: Press A/C and F same time, to manually determine where airflow is directed. The set point temperatures in Celsius will ...be used to achieve the desired temperature. 8. When in clearing the windshield. 10. Manual override controls: Allows you to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature. In manual mode, the display will automatically control fan speed to clear ice or fog from the windshield....
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To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger ... rear window or to remove decals from particle deposits The filter is turned to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 29 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This may be covered by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment...
To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger ... rear window or to remove decals from particle deposits The filter is turned to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 29 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This may be covered by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment...
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Turn the blade at an angle from the vehicle. The wiper will lock the steering wheel in position. 47 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward the windshield to the wiper arm and ... wiper arm away from the wiper arm. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance. Release the steering wheel release control. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down until a click is not already on. Attach the new wiper to remove it is heard...
Turn the blade at an angle from the vehicle. The wiper will lock the steering wheel in position. 47 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward the windshield to the wiper arm and ... wiper arm away from the wiper arm. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance. Release the steering wheel release control. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down until a click is not already on. Attach the new wiper to remove it is heard...
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... zones. Note: If the compass displays ЉCAL 000000.0 miЉ instead of the message center must be necessary. Slowly drive the 61 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Magnetic or metallic objects placed in an open area free from a blank display ... compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be blank). If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will need to be calibrated. Compass zone/calibration ...
... zones. Note: If the compass displays ЉCAL 000000.0 miЉ instead of the message center must be necessary. Slowly drive the 61 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Magnetic or metallic objects placed in an open area free from a blank display ... compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be blank). If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will need to be calibrated. Compass zone/calibration ...
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... lightweight objects in the net. Do not put more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in the cargo area. This net is a two-person operation. 70 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not place any objects on the rear trim panels. They may be equipped with a cargo... (right side first) in a sudden stop or collision. Cargo cover (if equipped) Your vehicle may obstruct your vehicle. If this occurs, the shade must be manually rewound.
... lightweight objects in the net. Do not put more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in the cargo area. This net is a two-person operation. 70 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not place any objects on the rear trim panels. They may be equipped with a cargo... (right side first) in a sudden stop or collision. Cargo cover (if equipped) Your vehicle may obstruct your vehicle. If this occurs, the shade must be manually rewound.
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Turn to adjust seatback. 88 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is located on the front of the seat cushion. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Pull lever up to adjust lumbar support. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is moving.
Turn to adjust seatback. 88 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is located on the front of the seat cushion. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Pull lever up to adjust lumbar support. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is moving.
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... the risk of injury in such a way that result in deployment of front air bags or side airbags and safety belt pretensioners. 98 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The driver and the right front passenger seat belt system (including retractors,... adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is not operating properly when checked according to the Safety belt maintenance section in Workshop Manual. Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is still functioning properly. The safety belt pretensioners are activated, the safety belt pretensioners for child seats...
... the risk of injury in such a way that result in deployment of front air bags or side airbags and safety belt pretensioners. 98 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The driver and the right front passenger seat belt system (including retractors,... adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is not operating properly when checked according to the Safety belt maintenance section in Workshop Manual. Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is still functioning properly. The safety belt pretensioners are activated, the safety belt pretensioners for child seats...
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.... Check your local and state or provincial laws for children. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. and Canada. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Also see your vehicle, you.... Side air bags are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in the front seating position. 115 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
.... Check your local and state or provincial laws for children. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. and Canada. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Also see your vehicle, you.... Side air bags are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in the front seating position. 115 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can steer the vehicle manually, but it to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. Apply the brake... pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 136 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the vehicle. Insert the key and turn ignition key to OFF. When...
...TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can steer the vehicle manually, but it to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. Apply the brake... pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 136 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Start the vehicle. Insert the key and turn ignition key to OFF. When...
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...See your vehicle. either Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in 1 (First) and then shift manually. If your vehicle is equipped with a console-mounted gearshift lever, you must press the thumb button on the side of P (Park).... Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working properly. For manual control, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move unexpectedly and injure someone. 137 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always set the parking...
...See your vehicle. either Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in 1 (First) and then shift manually. If your vehicle is equipped with a console-mounted gearshift lever, you must press the thumb button on the side of P (Park).... Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working properly. For manual control, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move unexpectedly and injure someone. 137 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always set the parking...